Owen Bigland is hardly your typical realtor. Get to know him and you'll see why.

First of all, there's that last name "Bigland." It practically screams real estate. Then there's his story. Of learning the profession-starting at age fourteen- from his father, a seasoned realtor. Since that early start, Owen has gone on to become one of Vancouver's most experienced realtors. Along the way, he's sold countless million-dollar properties and built a personal fortune. He's also been featured repeatedly, as a real estate expert and investor, in leading newspapers like the Globe & Mail and the Vancouver Sun. Not to brag, though. Owen wouldn't allow it. Unlike other successful realtors, he's never let achievements go to his head. For according to Owen, anyone can succeed in real estate and in having the life they want. The key is consistent effort, rather than genius or any "magical" formula.

You'll find this position expressed on Owen's blog and in this book, Along for the Ride. It's just what you'd expect from a guy who's modest, friendly, and-above all-hardworking. Let Owen work for you and you'll gain a unique partner. A partner who's walked the walk as a real estate investor in Vancouver for over a quarter-century, and a stock market investor for even longer. Someone who's seen nearly every type of market imaginable. And the perfect guide for your journey into real estate and how to build a passive income machine for life!