Berges is a Michigan-based real estate investment professional with 25-plus years of experience. Writing for both the novice and experienced real estate investor, Berges focuses on the concepts of financial analysis and the key principles of property valuation as they apply to real estate. Coverage includes an introduction to real estate finance; primary, secondary, and additional investment elements and their effects on financing strategies; structuring financial instruments; performance measurements and ratios; advanced analysis principles; the valuation of real property; and financial statements and schedules. The text also includes four detailed case studies and a glossary of terms. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR