Wadsworth, OH · Member since 2018 · 13 posts · 3 votes
8y
I second "How to Create Wealth Investing in Real Estate by Grant Cardone" -- it's brand new, but eye-opening. And it's not about buying duplexes or fourplexes either. His podcasts are a little nuts, but I do learn from them.
"The ABCs of Real Estate by Ken McElroy" is a good primer on the whole industry, but doesn't focus on MF.
I really enjoyed "Crushing It" by Brian Murray. If you're looking to get into apartments and want to run your own property management company as part of your business this guy seems to have it down.
I've not read Michael Blank's book, but I plan to as I enjoy his podcasts.
Investor · New York, NY · Member since 2016 · 224 posts · 333 votes
8y
@Neil Schoepp’s recommendations are solid. Jake & Gino’s book, Ken McElroy’s books (he has written two on apartment investing) and Rod Khleif’s book will provide you with a very solid foundation. I recommend that you stop reading as your primary means of education after you finish these books and transition to active participation in your investing activities. Reading can always be used as a supplement but it’s important to start taking action and avoid getting stuck in the passive education cycle.
@Joe Fairless has just published a book on apartment syndication. While it’s available for pre-order only at this time, I’m familiar with the content and it will be very good.
Rental Property Investor · Glen Rock, NJ · Member since 2015 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
8y
@Manny Cirino I'd start with the two of David Lindahl books: the multifamily millions and emerging markets. If you need more recommendations, I have the whole library link. PM for details.
Multifamily Investor · Newport Beach, CA · Member since 2015 · 176 posts · 182 votes
8y
Just wanted to thank @John Jacobus for writing this gem in here.
"I recommend that you stop reading as your primary means of education after you finish these books and transition to active participation in your investing activities. Reading can always be used as a supplement but it’s important to start taking action and avoid getting stuck in the passive education cycle."
Rental Property Investor · Fort Wayne, IN · Member since 2016 · 258 posts · 177 votes
8y
@Manny Cirino Best RealEstate investing Ever by Joe Fairless Volume 2 is step by step Multifamily Investing and also comes with a lot of free goodies and books.
https://joefairless.com/book-2/
Investor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2016 · 144 posts · 100 votes
8y
@Manny Cirino The books already mentioned are great. If you’re just starting out in multifamily I would recommend Michael Blank’s book “Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing.” It is a simple read with clear, actionable information.
Real Estate Attorney · Manhattan, NY · Member since 2014 · 129 posts · 106 votes
7y
@Manny Cirino
My favorite is blue ocean opportunities in commercial real estate - incredibly motivating and detailed plus a real story of one of the best real estate gurus whom I met after that and applied his strategy to make money successfully
Btw he practically gives the book away for $2 to help others - well Cherif Medawar, the author is worth millions so he can afford it but the key thing is the content is amazing
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ocean-Opportunities-Commercial-Estate-ebook/dp/B00EKNF71U
Rental Property Investor · Huntington, NY · Member since 2016 · 102 posts · 74 votes
7y
@Manny Cirino I will echo the Dave Lindahl books (Multi-Family Millions and Emerging Markets) and also suggest Joe Fairless's Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book.