Book excerpt: This NEW 5th edition of this bestseller is a must for all property investors as it outlines a formula to build financial freedom in our new economic climate. This book has become a property investment classic and is on the bookshelf of almost every successful Australian property investor. It has been written for both beginning and experienced investors and the results have been proven by tens of thousands of Australians who have used the strategies laid out in earlier editions to grow their own Multi-Million-Dollar Property Portfolios. In this fully updated edition learn... * Michael's 5 Stranded Strategic Approach to investment that has stood the test of time and changing markets. * How to achieve real wealth through property investment * the hidden profit potential most investors miss when buying properties * How to buy below market value and then add value for instant profit. * Michael's pyramiding system to buy more properties with no money out of your own pocket * Lessons from past property cycles that will ensure you reap the benefits of the new property cycle * How to get the banks to say 'yes' to more of your deals * Advanced strategies such as tax 'loopholes' available to property investors, power negotiating tricks and becoming a master at dealing with real estate agents. * How to achieve the life of a property multi-millionaire living off the increasing equity of your properties.