How to make a profit in real estate--a do-it-yourself guide. This helpful book shows you what to look for in a real estate investment, how to buy it, how to manage it, and how to sell it. Explains specific techniques, such as how to buy foreclosures and HUD property, and how to use lease options profitably. Also reveals how to make the most of the big changes wrought by the Tax Reform Act of 1986. The clear writing and the broad range of topics covered will make this guide indispensable to first-time home buyers and real-estate professionals alike. Includes sample forms.