Synthetic real estate is a new way for small investors to invest in residential real estate with less capital and risk. Utilizing property derivatives to synthesize physical real estate, the investor can profit in rising and falling housing markets without having to purchase a physical property. Current real estate investors can benefit from hedging strategies against falling and rising home prices, and everyone can benefit from learning how to utilize real estate in our portfolios. No matter your level of experience, from a beginner to a real estate professional, the book provides sufficient background and technical detail in a straightforward manner to allow you to be able to execute synthetic real estate strategies. No need to find banks for financing, and no haggling with property owners - it can all be done with a click of a mouse.