Frank Gallinelli is a renowned real estate investment expert and educator with over four decades of experience in the field. He is the founder and president of RealData, Inc., a leading software company providing analysis tools for real estate investors and developers since 1981. Gallinelli is best known for his bestselling book "What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow..." published by McGraw-Hill, now in its third edition. As an adjunct assistant professor of real estate finance at Columbia University's Master of Science in Real Estate Development program, he has been sharing his expertise with aspiring professionals for over 20 years.

In addition to his academic role, Gallinelli has authored several other books on real estate investing, including "Mastering Real Estate Investment" and "10 Commandments for Real Estate Investors." His work combines practical experience with a deep understanding of financial metrics and investment analysis. Gallinelli's approach to real estate education emphasizes the importance of understanding cash flow and other key financial measures for successful investing.

A graduate of Yale University with a B.A. in Psychology and holding an M.S. in Education from Southern Connecticut State University, Gallinelli brings a unique blend of analytical skills and teaching ability to his work. He resides in Southport, Connecticut, where he continues to develop educational resources and software solutions for real estate investors.