Return on Real Estate

"[A] behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a portfolio when money is tight and markets are tough... [Leka] walks you through the messy pivots, creative exits, and lessons earned the hard way." 
—Ashley Kehr, cohost of the Real Estate Rookie podcast 

Return on Real Estate delivers the unconventional strategies and tactical solutions you need to unlock your next level of success. Author Leka Devatha, who has completed over 100 full-gut renovations and built a sizable portfolio across varying market landscapes, shares hard-won insights that go far beyond basic buy-and-hold approaches. 

This isn't just another real estate book filled with theory. Leka provides a tactical toolkit born from a decade of hands-on experience, covering everything from ADUs and subdivisions to assisted living conversions and creative exit strategies. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast ready to roll up your sleeves, a strategic pivoter seeking cutting-edge opportunities, or a long-term wealth builder focused on legacy creation, this book delivers actionable solutions for every investment style.

In a challenging market, your financial freedom depends on taking creative action. Stop spinning your wheels and start building the profitable, scalable real estate portfolio you've always envisioned!

"Leka doesn’t just teach strategy; she shows readers how to build lasting wealth with clarity, creativity, and confidence. From calculating ROI and 1031 exchanges, to ADUs to property exits, her guidance is tactical and filled with real-world examples."

—Amanda Han & Matt MacFarland, CPAs, authors of The Book on Tax Strategies

In this book, you'll learn how to:

• Calculate and improve ROI using multiple proven methods beyond basic formulas

• Transform underperforming properties through value-add strategies like renovation, ADUs, and subdivisions

• Navigate high-profit strategies like short-term rentals, rent-by-room, and assisted living facilities

• Overcome limited capital with creative financing and partnership structures

• Master strategic exit timing through flips, refinancing, and 1031 exchanges

• Thrive in any market conditions by adapting and capitalizing regardless of inventory or interest rates

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