Realize your real estate dreams with this revised and updated guide from a bestselling author--and discover the creative financing strategies that savvy investors are using to do more deals, more often. No matter how much money you have in your checking account, there is always real estate you can't afford. But the contents of your wallet don't have to define your future! This book will show you how to leverage other people's money and capital to get amazing returns on your initial investment. Active real estate investor and longtime co-host of The BiggerPockets Podcast, Brandon Turner, will show you the multiple financing methods that professional investors use to tap into current real estate markets. You'll not only be able to navigate the world of creative real estate finance, but you'll also get more mileage out of any real estate investment strategy. Financing deals just got easier―learn how to be a smart investor by using creativity, not cash! Inside, you'll discover: The truth about no-money-down investing―Learn the mindset that successful investors use.How to get started investing in real estate―Learn the best strategies for getting your feet wet without paying thousands!Numerous strategies to mix and match―Creative investing requires a creative mind.How to attract private money, lenders, and partners―Become a magnet for millionaires' investments.The ugly side of creative investing―Learn how to spot and overcome the downsides of the strategies mentioned in this bookStrategies for wholesaling, flipping, rentals, and more―Find success no matter what niche you plan to use to build your real estate empire.