Prepare for a market shift by learning to modify your investing tactics--not only to survive an economic downturn, but to also thrive! Take any recession in stride, and never be intimidated by a market shift again. The 2008 Great Recession was a time of economic turmoil and disruption, and many real estate investors lost everything they'd worked so hard to achieve. However, not every investor suffered that fate: Even during the worst parts of the downturn, some real estate professionals were able to grow and scale their businesses. Not only did they come out the other side unscathed, but they also created a better financial situation than ever before. In Recession-Proof Real Estate Investing, accomplished investor J Scott dives into the theory of economic cycles and the real-world strategies for harnessing them to your advantage. With clear instructions for every type of investor, this easy-to-follow guide will show you how to make money during all of the market's twists and turns--whether during an economic recession or at any other point in the economic cycle. You'll never look at your real estate business the same way again! In this book, you'll learn: How our economy works, and how to make it work for you The four major phases of the economic cycle: Expansion, Peak, Recession, and Recovery How to know when economic shifts are likely to occur and strategies to withstand those impending changes The positive and negative impacts of each phase on different real estate investing strategies How to continue profiting during every point in the economic cycle Multiple ways to modify your investing tactics--not only to survive economic downturn, but to also thrive!