{"id":41133,"date":"2020-07-27T15:43:55","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T21:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/renewsblog\/?p=41133"},"modified":"2023-08-11T13:42:56","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T19:42:56","slug":"2013-04-14-best-real-estate-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/2013-04-14-best-real-estate-books","title":{"rendered":"The Best BiggerPockets Books for Your Real Estate Investing Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n      <iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=BIGPOC1231166333\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe>\r\n  \n\n\n\n<p>There are literally thousands of real estate books on the market today, and trying to separate the best from those that can easily be passed on can be tough. To help, BiggerPockets has compiled a list of our top books in the real estate genre, based on popularity from our members throughout the BiggerPockets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/forums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forums<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blog<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BiggerPockets Facebook page<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Many of these books have changed lives (and many have even changed <em>mine<\/em>)\u2014and we hope they will do the same for you.<\/p>\n<h2>Best General Real Estate Investing Books<\/h2>\n<h3>FREE:&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/guides\/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide\/introduction?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Ultimate Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Real Estate Investing<\/a><\/em> by BiggerPockets<\/h3>\n<p>OK, fine. This isn&#8217;t exactly a book. But it is an extraordinary resource for new investors. The real estate investing niche is so huge. The Ultimate Beginner&#8217;s Guide was created to help new investors learn the best ways to get started and find their place.<\/p>\n<p>This FREE guide includes eight chapters, each focusing on a different area of your investing strategy. From real estate investing education to creating your plan, choosing your niche, financing, and exit strategies\u2014this guide will help break down the barriers and help you figure out exactly how to get into the game. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/guides\/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide\/introduction?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to get it for FREE now!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended For:<\/strong> Beginners and Intermediate Investors<\/p>\n<h3><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/rentalbook?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Book on Rental Property Investing<\/a><\/em> by Brandon Turner<\/h3>\n<p>When writing <em>The Book on Rental Property Investing<\/em>, I had one goal in mind: to give you every strategy, tool, tip, and technique needed to become a millionaire rental property investor\u2014while helping you avoid the junk that pulls down so many wannabes!<\/p>\n<p>Written for both new and experienced investors, this book will impart years of experience through the informative and entertaining lessons contained within. You\u2019ll find practical, up-to-date, exciting strategies that investors across the world are using to build wealth and significant cash flow through rental properties.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Book on Rental Property Investing<\/em> comes with eight hours of video bonus content, as well as an audiobook version and numerous interviews with expert investors. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/rentalbook?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to order on BiggerPockets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended For:<\/strong> Everyone who wants to buy rental properties<\/p>\n<h3><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/no-money-down-revised-ultimate?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Book on Investing&nbsp;in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down<\/a> <\/em>by Brandon Turner<\/h3>\n<p>Looking to get started without a lot of money? Or looking to take your business to a whole new level? Then don&#8217;t miss <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/no-money-down-revised-ultimate?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down<\/a><\/em> written by&#8230; me! \ud83d\ude42 Unlike nearly every &#8220;no money&#8221; book ever written, this book does not teach just one strategy for creative finance. Instead you&#8217;ll learn <strong><em>numerous<\/em><\/strong> strategies for using your creativity to invest, rather than cash.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll learn:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How an owner-occupied investment property can get you investing&nbsp;for as little as $0<\/li>\n<li>How to find and utilize partners to grow a thriving investment business<\/li>\n<li>How and when to use hard money, private money, or bank money to fund your deals<\/li>\n<li>How to get started finding great deals and wholesaling for quick (but not always easy) cash<\/li>\n<li>And TONS more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Honestly, we believe this book has the power not only to change your life but to change the real estate industry as a whole. Investing with no money is NOT easy, it&#8217;s not stress-free, and it&#8217;s not quick. However, as this book will teach you, it&#8217;s not a myth either. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/no-money-down-revised-ultimate?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to order it right now!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended For:<\/strong> Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Investors<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/retire-early-with-real-estate-ultimate?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Retire Early With Real Estate<\/em><\/a> by Chad Carson<\/h3>\n<p>Are you stuck in the rut of a 9-to-5 job? Would you like to do more with your life than just work to pay the bills? <em>Retire Early With Real Estate<\/em> provides practical, proven methods to quickly and safely build wealth using the time-tested vehicle of real estate rentals. Experienced real estate investor and early retiree, Chad Carson, shares his tried-and-true investment strategies to create enough passive income to retire at 37 years old.<\/p>\n<p>Packed with specific strategies, tips, and techniques you may have never learned before, this book will help you forge a new path toward your retirement. Learn from more than 20 real estate investors and early retirees profiled in this book\u2014retiring early is possible with a step-by-step strategy at hand. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/retire-early-with-real-estate-ultimate?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to order!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended For:<\/strong> Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Investors<\/p>\n<h2>Best &#8216;Specialty&#8217; Books on Real Estate Investing<\/h2>\n<h3><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/bidding-to-buy-ultimate?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Bidding to Buy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Investing in Foreclosures at Auction<\/a><\/em> by David Osborn &amp; Aaron Amuchastegui<\/h3>\n<p>Welcome to the world of buying foreclosed homes at auction\u2014a real estate strategy that lets you remove the middleman, decrease your competition, and buy at a discount.<\/p>\n<p>Bidding for properties on the courthouse steps while competing in real-time with other investors is a thrilling experience. There\u2019s nothing like it in the world of real estate, but there\u2019s also a lot to learn. With dozens of insider auction secrets that are proven to help maximize returns, <em>Bidding to Buy<\/em> will show you the skills you need to successfully bid at auction, then turn a healthy profit on your investment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/bidding-to-buy-ultimate?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to pre-order!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended For:<\/strong> Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Investors<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/house-hacking-ultimate?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The House Hacking Strategy<\/em><\/a> by Craig Curelop<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t pay for your home\u2014hack it and live for free! Savvy investors have been using a clever strategy in real estate for decades\u2014and now, you will learn exactly how to perfect this trade secret!<\/p>\n<p>When mastered, house hacking can save thousands of dollars in monthly expenses, build tens of thousands in equity each year, and provide the financial means to retire early. In fact, the average house hacker can turn a single-family home or small multifamily property into a cash-flowing investment. You can collect rent that completely covers your living expenses\u2014and then some! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/house-hacking-ultimate?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to get this book<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended For:<\/strong> Beginner and Intermediate Investors<\/p>\n<h2>Best Real Estate Flipping Books<\/h2>\n<h3><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/flippingbook?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Book on Flipping Houses and The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs<\/a><\/em> by J Scott<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes don&#8217;t you just want a step-by-step &#8220;textbook&#8221; on how to do something? These are exactly that. Written by fix and flipper J Scott, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/flipping-houses-ultimate?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Book on Flipping Houses<\/em><\/a> contains a detailed flipping blueprint perfect for both the complete newbie or seasoned real estate pro looking to build a profitable house flipping business. Learn everything you need to build a profitable, efficient house flipping business in a practical and easy-to-follow approach\u2014all in one single book!<\/p>\n<p>And in J&#8217;s complementary title, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/estimating-rehab-costs-ultimate?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\">The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs<\/a>, <\/em>discover&nbsp;how to accurately estimate all the costs you are likely to face during renovation\u2014and get all of your rehab questions answered in a single place!<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the great books, J also includes some pretty awesome features with it, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scope of work and estimation worksheet<\/li>\n<li>Rehab analysis worksheet<\/li>\n<li>Sample flipping chart of accounts for Quickbooks<\/li>\n<li>Form W-9<\/li>\n<li>Independent contractors agreement<\/li>\n<li>Appraisal package<\/li>\n<li>Inspection checklist<\/li>\n<li>Lien waiver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I don&#8217;t need to go on and on about them here because there is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/flippingbook?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a whole page dedicated to it<\/a>&nbsp;on BiggerPockets. However, just trust me: These books will teach you everything you&#8217;ll ever need to know to successfully flip a property.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended For:<\/strong> Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Investors<\/p>\n<h2>Best Books on Landlording<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/managing-rental-properties-ultimate?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Book on Managing Rental Properties<\/em><\/a> by Brandon and Heather Turner<\/h3>\n<p>No matter how great you are at finding good rental property deals, you could lose everything if you don\u2019t manage your properties correctly! But being a landlord doesn\u2019t have to mean middle-of-the-night phone calls, costly evictions, or daily frustrations with ungrateful tenants. Being a landlord can actually be fun\u2014IF you do it right. That\u2019s why we (my wife and I) put together this comprehensive book that will change the way you think of being a landlord forever.<\/p>\n<p>Written with both new and experienced landlords in mind, <em>The Book on Managing Rental Properties<\/em> takes you on an insider tour of our management business, so you can discover exactly how we&#8217;ve been able to maximize our profit, minimize our stress, and have a blast doing it!<\/p>\n<p><em>The Book on Managing Rental Properties<\/em>, when purchased on BiggerPockets, comes with over 30 downloadable state-specific landlord forms for your business. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/managing-rental-properties-ultimate?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to order on BiggerPockets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended For:<\/strong> Anyone who owns rental properties, period.<\/p>\n<h2>Best Personal Finance Book<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/setforlife?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Set for Life<\/em><\/a> by Scott Trench<\/h3>\n<p>Looking to set yourself up for life as early as possible and enjoy time on your terms? Whether you\u2019d like to \u201cretire\u201d from wage-paying work, become less dependent on your demanding 9-to-5, or simply spend time doing what you love, <em>Set for Life<\/em> will give you a plan to get there. This isn\u2019t about saving up a nest egg. It\u2019s not about setting aside money for a \u201crainy day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Set for Life<\/em> is an actionable guide that helps readers build the accessible wealth they need to achieve early financial freedom. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/setforlife?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to order!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended For:<\/strong> Everyone<\/p>\n<h2>Best Real Estate Tax Books<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/taxbook?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor<\/em><\/a> by Amanda Han<\/h3>\n<p><em>The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor<\/em> is filled with hundreds of tips, tricks, and techniques designed to help you keep more cash out of the hands of the IRS! Discover ways to maximize your deductions, the right and wrong ways to use your legal entities, clever ways to write off your kids, strategies to write off every penny of your travel, depreciation must-dos for investors, and much, much more.<\/p>\n<p>Whether preparing for tax season or simply looking to save money next year by making wise choices in your everyday business actions, this book is a MUST for any investor. You&#8217;d be shocked at the number of tax perks and loopholes that many entrepreneurs don&#8217;t take advantage of, simply because they don&#8217;t know they exist! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/taxbook?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pick up a copy today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended For:<\/strong> Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Investors<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/advanced-tax-strategies-ultimate?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Book on Advanced Tax Strategies<\/em><\/a> by Amanda Han<\/h3>\n<p>Believe it or not, the U.S. tax system is filled with loopholes designed specifically to benefit real estate investors just like you. In this comprehensive follow-up to <em>The Book on Tax Strategies<\/em>, bestselling authors and CPAs Amanda Han and Matthew MacFarland bring you EVEN MORE strategies to slash your taxes and turn your real estate investments into a tax-saving machine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/advanced-tax-strategies-ultimate?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get your copy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended For:<\/strong> Intermediate and Advanced Investors<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-114267 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/5.2.jpg\" alt=\"ad-bookstore\" width=\"706\" height=\"125\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/5.2.jpg 706w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/5.2-300x53.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/5.2-702x125.jpg 702w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Now it&#8217;s your turn! What&#8217;s your favorite real estate book? <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leave a comment below! <\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are literally thousands of real estate books on the market, and separating the good from the bad can be daunting. 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