Books Recommendations Please!

Mesa, AZ · Member since 2023 · 53 posts · 26 votes

Hey everyone,

Please let me know your favorite REI book below. A book that you would say is a must read for a new investor like myself to create a foundation of knowledge.

I'll kick it off by saying "The House Hacking Strategy" by Craig Curelop recommended by BP is teaching me a lot.

Looking forward to the replies, Thanks!

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Josh YoungPro Member
Rental Property Investor / REALTOR® / Property Manager · Gilbert, AZ · Member since 2023 · 384 posts · 421 votes
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@Austin Bull I discovered the BP podcast after I had my 1st rental, that's when I really started to learn a lot. The podcast was Brandon Turner and David Greene and they would ask every guest what their favorite book was, Rich Dad Poor Dad was the overwhelming favorite, and it is at the top of my list. The next book I heard a lot of recommendations for was The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, this book is great for developing a specific plan, he talks about Return on Equity, I wasn't hearing a lot of people or books talk about this, but it really made sense to me and it's one of my favorite measurements today.
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Bryce JamisonPro Member
Rental Property Investor · Mebane, NC · Member since 2015 · 493 posts · 439 votes
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These aren't specifically for real estate, but 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is great. Even just reading the first section about changing your paradigm can change your life. Anything from Napoleon Hill is good, specifically Think and Grow Rich. If you like Rich Dad Poor Dad check out The Millionaire Next Door.
I loved Rich Dad Poor Dad when I first read it, and honestly still do, but when I found out there was never really a rich dad it bummed me out. It's like when you figure out Santa isn't real (sorry children under 7 if you're reading this).
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Melanie ThomasBusiness Member
Real Estate Broker · San Antonio · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 489 votes
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I have read a few really great ones over the years.

"Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki (Although not specifically focused on real estate, this book provides valuable insights into financial literacy and the mindset required for investing, including real estate.)
"The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Turner
"The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" by Gary Keller
"The ABCs of Real Estate Investing" by Ken McElroy
"Investing in Real Estate" by Gary W. Eldred

Good luck & happy investing!

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Romney Salanoa
New to Real Estate · Salt Lake County, UT · Member since 2023 · 42 posts · 16 votes
3y
Hey Austin,
The book I am currently reading is never split the difference by Chris Voss. This book isn't directly relates to REI but this book is one that can be used in almost any endeavor especially when making deals. I have used some of the info in the book for several off market deals.
Hope this helps
Romney
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Yael Lederman
Miami, FL · Member since 2022 · 83 posts · 68 votes
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Echo the recommendations. Some more are "The Real Estate Game" by William Poorvu, "Emerging Real Estate Markets" by David Lindah, and "What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow..." by Frank Gallinelli
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Ran Iarovich
Real Estate Agent · WA · Member since 2021 · 254 posts · 173 votes
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BRRRR
Millionaire Real Estate Investor
Real Monopoly - Zeckendorf
Long Distance Real Estate Investing
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Austin Bull
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Mesa, AZ · Member since 2023 · 53 posts · 26 votes
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Thank you all for the recommendations. I literally bought 12 of them right now. I'm planning on reading a couple a month. It seems like "rich dad poor dad" is a consensus must read amongst a lot of people. Good thing Amazon delivers it to my house today.
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Austin Bull
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Mesa, AZ · Member since 2023 · 53 posts · 26 votes
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Quote from @Romney Salanoa:

Hey Austin,
The book I am currently reading is never split the difference by Chris Voss. This book isn't directly relates to REI but this book is one that can be used in almost any endeavor especially when making deals. I have used some of the info in the book for several off market deals.
Hope this helps
Romney

I'm excited about this one. I listened to the BP podcast where Chris Voss came on, so I'll be curious about this book for sure.
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Michael A.
Investor · Richmond, VA · Member since 2016 · 164 posts · 114 votes
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@Austin Bull Love your energy - keep it up. But don’t fall into the never-ending prep phase like I did. I spent a long time reading in isolation when I should have been asking local investors out to lunch so I could talk to them, calling realtors I saw on listing pages to start relationships, or working a bit more to sock away some extra money for a down payment. But if you want this, you’ll find success regardless so don’t let me bring you down. All that being said, “Hold” (yellow cover) was all I needed to get started. Loved it. Good luck!
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Blake Novotney
Real Estate Agent · Wilmington, NC · Member since 2021 · 166 posts · 116 votes
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Lots of fantastic recommendations in here already, I'd say as far as directly related to REI, The Book on Investing in Real Estate With No (and Low) Money Down by Brandon Turner is a must for getting started.
Other personal development books I love-
The Power of One More by Ed Mylett
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson
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Austin Bull
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Mesa, AZ · Member since 2023 · 53 posts · 26 votes
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Quote from @Michael A.:

@Austin Bull Love your energy - keep it up. But don’t fall into the never-ending prep phase like I did. I spent a long time reading in isolation when I should have been asking local investors out to lunch so I could talk to them, calling realtors I saw on listing pages to start relationships, or working a bit more to sock away some extra money for a down payment. But if you want this, you’ll find success regardless so don’t let me bring you down. All that being said, “Hold” (yellow cover) was all I needed to get started. Loved it. Good luck!

I'll definitely check out "hold". And I promise I won't wait too long to get in the game.
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Austin Bull
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Mesa, AZ · Member since 2023 · 53 posts · 26 votes
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Quote from @Blake Novotney:

Lots of fantastic recommendations in here already, I'd say as far as directly related to REI, The Book on Investing in Real Estate With No (and Low) Money Down by Brandon Turner is a must for getting started.
Other personal development books I love-
The Power of One More by Ed Mylett
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson

Thanks for the recommendations. I will check them out. That book by Brandon Turner I've heard was a really good one.
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Joshua Mchatten
Investor · AZ · Member since 2023 · 3 posts · 3 votes
3y
Hey Austin,
I'm new investor like yourself so the list is short, here's a few books that Ive recently read & recommend.
-Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
-ABC's of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy
Ive soaked up so much great information and insight from both of these books. Both have only made me more obsessed to learn and grow more in REI.
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