Marina investment does not need to be risky or rely on "mom and pop" gut instinct. John Simpson, MAI brings analytic, objective investment analysis techniques to marinas of all sizes. Learn how to buy right, how to determine if a capital investment makes financial sense, and how to increase the value of your investment. The book covers the complete life cycle of a marina investment. Learn the "art of the deal" without paying for it the hard way via a real-world marina investment case study! Unique analyses never before put into print include: 1 Recasting marina financial statements 2 Analyzing the recast marina financial statements 3 Capital improvement financial feasibility analysis 4 Calculating marina business value 5 Presentation of a marina classification system