Learn to: Make real estate a part of your long-term investment strategy Pick the right properties for profit Spot the best deals on financing Understand the new rules for purchasing properties using SMSFs Become a successful property investor with this user-friendly guide Are you thinking about real estate as a long-term wealth opportunity? Whether you're interested in a house, apartment, vacant land or commercial property, the second Australian edition of Property Investing For Dummies explains what you need to know to ensure you invest wisely. Discover how to build a winning property portfolio with practical advice on everything from choosing the right property at the right price to financing your goals with SMSFs, and much more. Decide which type of property is right for you - choose an investment option that fits in with your financial plans Assemble a reliable support network - research and enlist the help of lenders, buyers' advocates, advisers and other experts Explore your finance options - learn about mortgage terms, lending fees and holding property in a self-managed super fund Evaluate properties worth pursuing - find the right location, identify value and prepare to bid or make an offer Protect your investment - discover what it's like to be a landlord, learn how to insure your property and manage risk Build a solid portfolio - uncover the secrets to growing equity, diversifying and building an income stream Open the book and find: How to invest in residential and commercial properties Information on using a buyers' advocate Advice on shopping for a mortgage Tips for owning property with SMSFs Steps for signing contracts and leases Help with keeping on top of your paperwork Secrets for growing your profits