The niche you choose (rehabbing, wholesaling, landing etc.) really depends on your personality, what kind of time you have, what kind of money you have and what kind of lifestyle you live. If you're looking to have cash flow every month then landlording makes sense. If you just want to make a quick buck and move on to the next deal then you might want to choose one of the other strategies. My favorite financial book is the Millionaire Next Door. My favorite flipping book is called Flip. It goes step by step through the way to rehab.

Rich dad was the book that started my journey to financial freedom. Great book, doesnt provide step by step on investing in real estate or anything but its more of a mind set thing. It changed the way I think about finances. As for flipping books, there is one that is sold right here on bigger pockets that I purchased and thought it was a great read. Its called "The book of flipping houses".

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Dylan DavisonPoster

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Life changing books?

Dylan DavisonPoster

Johns Island, SC

Posted May 25, 2015 19:34

Is there a formula of when I should flip an investment vs make a rental? Also - list your favorite investment rental book and your favorite investment flip book.

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