Core Strategies is a practical real estate investing manual by James Smith that teaches the foundational techniques needed to build a profitable and sustainable investing career. Aimed at both beginners and experienced investors, it focuses on “core” methods for buying, financing, and profiting from property—often without large amounts of cash or perfect credit—while avoiding risky speculation. Through market analysis, creative financing, and multiple income streams, the book shows how to identify opportunities in any market cycle, structure win–win deals, and steadily build long-term wealth and financial independence.