John Howard's Inside Guide to Property Development and Investment for Newcomers
by John Howard
Troubador Publishing Limited

This book gives readers a great overview of buying property. Howard’s book is geared towards investors, it offers good information for anyone who is new to buying property. Every homeowner should buy with an eye towards what they will do when it is time to sell. Although the book uses references from the United Kingdom, the general principles hold for real estate investment in the United States.

Interesting read, lots of good tips and advice.
Looked at lots of areas right through buying, renovating, renting and selling on