Rental Property Investor · Valdosta, GA · Member since 2018 · 33 posts · 31 votes
Think of a book youve read in the last 3 months that you gleaned the most knowledge from. Share with the group the title and author and one reason why it was so great!
The book of Ecclesiastes . It’s about the richest man in the world at that time having everything he wants but realizes it’s all in vanity . It’s deep and makes you realize what’s important and how everything is passing away .Many lessons can be found in it about wealth and the pursuit of happiness.
The Millionaire Booklet and 10X, by Grant Cardone.
Changed my mindset and philosophy on money. Truly opened my eyes to a new deep desire for income far beyond the middle class and it shows the harsh facts about why middle class pay is a very dangerous life to live. Also, why real estate focus should be "multi-family", not single family. 16 doors Plus! Anything less is dangerous, especially SFR.
@Torrance Jones The Richest Man In Babylon places me in a continuous mindset to Earn, Save, and remain vigilant in my quest to become a better and smarter investor.....
@Jeffrey Douglas what did you think about "The Magic of Thinking Big?" I got about halfway through a paperback version and stopped. I guess it wasn't doing much for me. Wondering if I should finish it.
@Account Closed mentioned "The One Thing". That is in my opinion the number one book on time management ever written. It is also my current favorite as the best business book I have ever read.
Thank to those that have contributed wo far. I have added two new books to my reading/listening list.
Work Clean by Dan Charnas. Its adds time to you day. It is about time management and accomplishing goals the way top chefs do. I don't do audio books science says you retain more through learning. This year I am attempting to read a book every two weeks, write notes, and apply it. Next is Profit First read most of it but wasn't taking notes and fully applying it. Profit First is very good.
@Jeffrey Douglas best book I’ve read this year is Recession Proof Real Estate by J Scott! Such a thorough book on how to determine where we are in the economic cycle and how to adjust your investing strategy to profit at any point in the cycle!
Can’t hurt me- David goggins- I actually started this for some reason when I ran a marathon a month or so back and it couldn’t have been a better selection. Not my first marathon but It was just perfect.
I am currently reading Long Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene and it is just what I needed. It offers concrete, step by step suggestions on what you need to do to invest out of state. This is not just a book that offers ideas. It is about action.
If you want to take your negotiating skills into the stratosphere, this book is exactly what you want. I've listened to it at least 5x in the last 3 months since downloading it on Audible. I also attribute the strategies in this book to the crazy good deal we just closed on two weeks ago. 5 stars!
I try and knock out about 2 Audiobooks per month. I find its a much better way to comprehend the message and many of these audiobooks I listen to twice!
1. Cash Flow Quadrant. Still my #1 most mind/attitude altering book I've ever read!
2. Crushing it in Apartments and commercial Real Estate by Brian Murray. Amazing book!
3. Trump Style Negotiation. A mind melting breakdown on negotiation and the psychology of negotiation. George Ross is an unbelievable wealth of knowledge!
4. Shoe Dog. With out a doubt the best written book I've ever read. I started listening on the way home from work and I ended up sitting in bed in the dark until 1 am listening! I couldn't pull myself away...
My two favorite books I've recently read and put into practice are...
Miracle Morning Millionaires by Hal Elrod and David Osborn
Tax Free Wealth by Tom Wheelright.
Miracle Morning Millionaires changed my mornings and made them more effective. And Tax Free Wealth is just an awesome tool for any investor. I love taxes and reading about them and Tom Wheelright is the best!