Real estate is a tricky business. There are many terms to memorize, there are too many tricks to master. It took a long time for many people to finally master this craft, generate sales, and of course build their own empire.
If you don’t have the time or the resources to enroll yourself to any real estate related courses, then reading a book about the subject matter will do. It’s a golden rule for any real estate enthusiast to read at least a book or two about the business. By reading, you are widening your knowledge about the subject, sharpening your sales wits, and of course preparing yourself for any issues that you may encounter.
Planning on sparing a weekend chilling by your porch, drinking some coffee, and reading those much needed real estate books? Then here are the top 10 real estate books that you have to read!
1. The Wall Street Journal’s Complete Real-Estate Investing Guidebook by David Crook (2006)
Source: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/345481.The_Wall_Street_Journal_Complete_Real_Estate_Investing_Guidebook
This classic will help you get start in the world of real estate – especially if you want to learn in the perspective of Wall Street. This book covers issues about renting a place to maximizing your ROI to tax loopholes. A must read!
2. The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner (2015)
This book will give you realistic and promising advice on how to make money by investing on property rental. From this book, you will learn why some real estate investors fail, how to find deals, find properties, and how to manage your real estate team.
3. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (1997)
Source:https://www.richdadcoaching.com/rich_dad_poor_dad_coaching.html
This book is not about real estate, but it holds some truths about how to handle a business and become the “Rich Dad” that author Kiyosaki is talking about. This book contains thought provoking content that everyone in the world of real estate will truly appreciate.
4. Real Estate Investing For Dummies by Eric Tyson (2004)
Source:http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/171069.Real_Estate_Investing_For_Dummies
Believe it or not, the Dummies series is a great and easy to read resource if you want to really master a subject. The real estate version of the Dummies series explains hard to get concept in a manner that anyone can truly understand. The financial advices in this gem can definitely help you in the long run.
5. What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow by Frank Gallinelli (2003)
Source: https://www.overdrive.com/creators/64871/frank-gallinelli
Wondering on how you should handle your finances when doing a real estate job? This book will teach you on how to do that! Let Frank Gallinelli help you get through tough data analysis and formulas that will help you finance your way to the top.
6. The Book on Flipping Houses by J Scott (2013)
If you want thorough and systematic ways to get ahead in the world of real estate then this book is for you. This book promises legitimate techniques on flipping houses written in a very honest and straight forward voice. Scott will give you fundamental advice on how you can analyze your data effectively and generate more sales.
7. Landlording on AutoPilot by Mike Butler (2006)
Mike Butler is a police detective. But his day job didn’t stop him from managing his whopping 75 rental properties. Now that’s time management! Read this book to learn how you can succeed in the world of renting from dealing with pesky tenants to improving your business.
8. The Book on Investing in Real Estate With No (and Low) Money Down by Brandon Turner (2014)
Source: http://get.biggerpockets.com/nomoneydown/
Planning on starting your real estate business but you’re a bit low on the capital? Brandon Turner uses unconventional techniques in order for you to start on your own real estate business even though you have no money.
9. The Four Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss (2007)
Source: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/368593.The_4_Hour_Workweek
A non real estate book but still relevant to those who want to make it on top. Let Tim Ferris help you get out of the status quo of slave, save, retire, die. Through the help of this book, you will learn how to mix fun and work – something that most real estate people neglect to do.
10. Retire Rich with Rentals: How to Enjoy Ongoing Cash Flow From Real Estate…So You Don’t Have to Work Forever by Kathy Fettke (2014)
Planning on your retirement? Live comfortably by entering real estate investment. This book helps baby boomers and those preparing for retirement learn the complexities of real estate and to enjoy their senior years the best way possible.
What are you waiting for? Grab these books now and level up your real estate game!