The process of tapping into the real estate investment arena can be illustrious for outsiders.
The Pinckney Street case study examines many of the factors that go into entering the field in an
inspiring and informative way. From reading this account one might better understand the
components of real estate and the process of financing and obtaining an investment property. It is
also inspiring in that it shows how a person in a less than perfect financial position can still get
into real estate investment as another stream of income. The focus of the study is Edward Lee. Mr.
Lee is interested in purchasing an investment property that he can both live in and rent out. He first
began interested in these types of endeavors after seeing the equity that could be gained from rental
properties. He decided that rather than investing in an established project or developer, he would
branch out and start his own business venture. After researching the market and areas of interest,
he decided the area of Beacon Hill would be a good launching point. Knowing people that lived
