Investors rocked by today's stock market woes are increasingly turning to real estate. Real Estate Investing from A to Z has become recognized in previous editions for explaining this potentially lucrative field in no-nonsense, easy-to-understand terms, while at the same time providing detailed information suitable for more seasoned investors. Substantially revised and updated chapters include discussions of REITs, risk reduction, the investment potential of single-family homes, group investments and joint ownership, and more.