Real Estate Finance Second Edition by Sherman J. Maisel. This volume presents an initial exposure to Real Estate finance for students with diverse needs and interest who are taking their first course in this field.  Some may be active Real Estate professionals, others plan careers in the field. After college many students may be taking the course because Real Estate is so critical to the operations of financial institutions; although this book was planned primarily for an introductory  courses in Real Estate  finance or investment, it may be used successfully  with suplimentary readings.