Books by Ed Smith

Books by Ed Smith

		New Book - Just Released Buy the Numbers: Investing in Real Estate by: Edward.S, Smith, Jr. This comprehensive book will help the new or seasoned investor take advantage of today’s real estate opportunities. The book illustrates all the terms, concepts and formulas you need to know when investing in real estate. It is written in an easy to understand format with plenty of examples. Readers will learn: • Ways to determine value • Financial analysis and measuring returns on investments • Understand “investment math” • Real estate and income taxes; what’s left? • Selling your property, capital gains taxes and 1031 exchanges • Leases: the various types and important clauses • Brokers benefits, responsibilities and fees. “Buy the Numbers: Investing in Real Estate” is a timely guide to investing in real estate today. Order direct from publisher: CreateSpace $20. www.CreateSpace.com Order online from www.Amazon,com _OOOoooOoooA discount is offered in purchasing large quantities of "Buy the Numbers: Investing in Real Estate" direct from the author, please see the "For Educators" section of this web site for details.

		The Commercial Classroom Lessons in Commercial and Investment Real Estate Brokerage by Edward S. Smith, Jr. The book is designed to help those new to the industry and to serve as a refresher for experienced agents. “The Commercial Classroom” contains 52 lessons on various facets of brokerage. It starts with how to build a commercial practice and then gets very specific as to what you need to know about listing commercial properties, investment basics and formulas, leases, capital gains taxes, exchanges, marketing and much more. Three ways to order this book: Order direct from publisher: CreateSpace $20. www.CreateSpace.com/3358780 Order online form www.Amazon,com _OOOoooOoooA discount is offered in purchasing large quantities of "The Commercial Classroom" direct from the author, please see the "For Educators" section of this web site for details.

		Self Study Textbooks Ed Smith has had three textbooks published (described below) which encompass much of the material in his Continuing Education courses. These self-study books include quizes at the end of each chapter.

		Commercial Real Estate: Understanding Investments by Edward S. Smith, Jr. In this book students learn new concepts and key commercial investment formulas, they are given an opportunity to apply them through the problems presented in the case studies. Features include: * Rent verses buy decisions * Income analysis * Contingency expenses - vacancy and repair considerations * Capitalization rates * Forecasting cash flows and Return on Investment (ROI) * Case studies that include calculating Net Operating Income (NOI) Order direct from the publisher: Dearborn Publishing $15.59 Also available at LIBOR Service Centers (except Riverhead) and through other Realtor Boards.

		Commercial Real Estate: Smart Marketing Practices by Edward S. Smith, Jr. This book contains practical advise and creative tips on how to deveolp effective marketing practices that will ensure growth and profitability of your commercial real estate business, while protecting your commissions. Features include: * Finding customers and clients * Analyzing customer requirements * Preparing effective marketing tools * Protecting yourself - clauses for every contingency * Working with other brokers * Using the Internet to market commercial real estate Order direct from the publisher: Dearborn Publishing $15.59 Also available at LIBOR Service Centers (except Riverhead) and through other Realtor Boards.

		Commercial Real Estate: Listing Properties by Edward S. Smith, Jr. All the important information you need to effectively list commercial property is included in this book, whether it is a large office complex, a single retail site, or an industrial building. Features include: * Analyzing commercial property for investment potential * Zoning terms and regulations affecting commercial use of land * Office buildings - special listing considerations and classifications * Retail properties - key considerations in buying and selling * Industrial buildings - vital listing information * Useful "checklist" forms - for listing every type of commercial property Order direct from the publisher: Dearborn Publishing $15.59 Also available at LIBOR Service Centers (except Riverhead) and through other Realtor Boards.