The following interviews are intended to share the wisdom of some of the best and most successful real estate investors in the world; however, as you read their compelling stories understand that real estate is driven by logic and experience, and what has worked for one person might not work for another. There is never only one answer or one approach to a real estate deal or a problem. My goal for you is to use their knowledge as a base to embark upon—or continue in—the long and exciting journey of real estate.

These interviews assume that you have the basic knowledge of real estate terms such as yield on cost, internal rate of return (IRR), cap rates, leverage, and more. But if these terms are unfamiliar to you, please refer to the Glossary at the end of the book for definitions and explications.