
"The complexities of apartment investment are rendered accessible to Martinez' readers, as is an understanding of the potential rewards and ever-present risks and challenges of owning income-producing real estate. For the individual considering an investment in the apartment sector, Martinez provides a framework for the evaluation of opportunities that will support sound decision-making. Investors – those new to the sector as well as those with experience - will be able to utilize this framework to more confidently make decisions to move forward, and sometimes to walk away, from opportunities."
Sam Chandan, PhD, Chief Economist, REIS
"Matt Martinez makes a compelling case as to why real estate investing remains the best path to financial independence. Investing In Apartment Buildings provides step by step advice that gives newcomers to real estate investment the practical advice they need to learn the business from the ground up. The Chapter Summaries provide an excellent tool to focus the reader and the real life “war stories” provide great context for each lesson. If you want to get started in developing an independent income stream "Investing In Apartment Buildings" should find a place on your bookshelf.”
Jordan C. Paul
CEO Aquila Property Company, Inc.
"I bought my first rental property around 1990. Since that time I've bought, operated and sold more than 3,000 apartment units which have generated more than $30MM in net profits. If I would have had Matt's book in 1990 I could have avoided dozens of pitfalls and accelerated my growth MUCH FASTER..."
David F. Atkins
President, Alexander Forrest Properties
"If you're interested in moving up to bigger and better real estate deals, you simply must read Matt Martinez's new book, INVESTING IN APARTMENT BUILDINGS. Martinez knows what he's talking about and clearly explains how to find, analyze, finance, and negotiate the purchase of a top property. If you don't read his book, you could miss an important aspect of the deal and end up with a problem building. The small price of this book is well worth the excellent pearls of advice it offers."
Robert Irwin
Author, HOW TO GET STARTED IN REAL ESTATE INVESTING (2nd edition).
Linda Hoffman
Publisher, Multihousing Professional Magazine
"Anyone searching for a window into the world of multi-family real estate investment should consider Matthew's book. Using well placed anecdotes and real world cases, Matthew offers many strategic perspectives and fundamental techniques of institutional real estate investors, but in a format that is both practical in its approach, and interesting to read."
Steven Sandler, Chief Executive Officer, Crosswind Capital, LLC
“As a lender for apartment properties, nothing is more satisfying than to see a real estate entrepreneur invest in a value-add property, make improvements and realize tremendous profit. Matt’s book provides the tools for success that are essential for anyone interested in building a winning real estate portfolio.”
Daniel M. Palmier
President & CEO, Potomac Realty Capital
