Where do I start? What program or books should I be reading?

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I’m curious on where to start? I have no knowledge in real estate but I want to learn! What should be my first step?

Kyle Mitchell · Answer

Hi @Stephan Akins it really depends on what your goals are and what niche you want to focus on but here are some resources for you to check out, these are mainly focused towards multifamily.  Hope this helps!

Books for Multifamily

-Both Rod Khleif and Michael Blank have free E-books you can download

-The Perfect Investment by Paul Moore

-The ABC's of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy

-All Robert Kiyosaki and Rich Dad books

Podcasts

-Bigger Pockets

-Rod Khleif

-Michael Blank

-Old Capital Podcast

-The Real Estate Guys

-Joe Fairless - Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever

-Real Estate New for Investors - Kathy Fettke

-Multi Family Mafia

-Jason Hartman Creating Wealth

Websites (Mainly for market research)

-Milken Best Cities Report (google it)

-Marcus & Millichap

-Connected Investors (online community, more for connecting with people to do business but still good to be on it)

-Bigger Pockets (post on forums and read blogs)

-Integra Realty Resources (IRR)

-CBRE

-Berkadia

-Both Michael Blank and Rod Kheif's websites also have good resources

Gary Carver · Answer

@Stephan Akins  start out by listening to podcast, reading different forums on BP. Also attending some real estate meetings

Tatyana M. · Answer

hello Stephan,

welcome to BP! i suggest listen to every single BP podcast - it will show you how many different ways to be involved in RE! just give Josh some slack for picking on Detroit LOL.

pay attention to books the guests suggest, so so many great books; and of course, ,read Rich Dad, Poor Dad by R Kiyosaky

good luck!

Stephan Akins · Answer

@Jim K. Thank you very much!

Stephan Akins · Answer

@Gary Carver thank you!

Stephan Akins · Answer

@Mark Skaff thanks Mark! I’ll definitely check that out!

Stephan Akins · Answer

@Kyle Mitchell aw man thank you so much. That’s a big help!

Stephan Akins · Answer

@Tatyana M

Hey thanks Tatyana, I’ve read rich dad poor dad twice now and I love the book. I’m looking to take more action in the things I do now. I can continue reading, which i love to do and won’t stop and I’ve also been listening to these pod cast. So thank you! Big help!

Jim K. · Answer

I am currently reading a crackjack book that I wish someone had put in my hands 20 years ago. It's perfect for someone just starting out. It distills a lot of financial advice that I've learned in multiple places into a concrete action plan. The book is called "Set for Life" and it was written by Scott Trench. It is really a great book to read starting out. Just do what it says while reading dozens of other books and blogs over time to confirm all the statements made in it. It's like a great big liver punch to the problem of achieving financial independence while young with minimal time or effort lost.

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