Congratulations to Ralph Abbott on the publication of his groundbreaking new book, “Private Mortgage Investment: Your Path to Creating Passive Income and Building Wealth,” which I had the honor to edit. Private mortgage investing ? using private money to make mortgage loans ? is an old and respected practice. The book begins with an overview of the industry and some basic definitions. Then it shows you step by step how to develop and make private mortgage loans. Once you?ve gotten your feet wet, you?ll learn the finer points and how to effectively manage your growing nest egg.

Thomas Hauck, Boston book editor, helps both professional and first-time authors of fiction and nonfiction reach their publishing goals.