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Which book is Best to read or some you have read

Johnnie Hawkins
Roanoke Rapids, NC · Member since 2019 · 31 posts · 16 votes

Hello, i have watch plenty of YouTube videos, also purchase a couple course off Udemy on sale for about $10. I’m pretty much familiar about what’s going on an have study a lot about it. I’m only like 2-3 months in. An I’m hook an love what I’m seeing. Which book or course would you recommend about real estate wholesale etc. for a newbie that would help me an push me to go get the 1st deal. Thanks y’all

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Scott Mac
Austin, TX · Member since 2019 · 5k+ posts · 5k+ votes
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Hi Johnnie,

Rich Dad Poor Dad.

Good Luck!

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  • Scott Mac
    Austin, TX · Member since 2019 · 5k+ posts · 5k+ votes
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    Hi Johnnie,

    Rich Dad Poor Dad.

    Good Luck!

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  • Johnnie Hawkins
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    Roanoke Rapids, NC · Member since 2019 · 31 posts · 16 votes
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    @Scott Mac I have read that Scott. An it was an amazing book. That’s the book that got me into real estate very heavy. Every time I look at something I see real estate. I’m hook. I read that about 2 months ago. Any other real estate books that you have read that got you where u at now. Thanks Scott. Any advice will help

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  • Scott Mac
    Austin, TX · Member since 2019 · 5k+ posts · 5k+ votes
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    Make money with Flippers, Fixers and Renovations by Gary Eldred.

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  • Johnnie Hawkins
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    Roanoke Rapids, NC · Member since 2019 · 31 posts · 16 votes
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    @Scott Mac thanks

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  • Yolanda Brown
    Rental Property Investor · Brandon, MS · Member since 2018 · 24 posts · 6 votes
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    @Johnnie Hawkins I recently ready a book called How Come This Idiot's Rich and I'm Not. Great Book!

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  • Dan Sundberg
    Real Estate Agent · Sacramento, CA · Member since 2019 · 77 posts · 61 votes
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    Not a Real Estate book, but How to Win Friends and Influence People is priceless in teaching interpersonal skills that are critical to making good deals happen.  

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  • Daniel Haberkost
    Rental Property Investor · Colorado Springs, CO · Member since 2018 · 682 posts · 729 votes
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    @Johnnie Hawkins

    Hi Johnnie, “The Most Important Thing” & “Mastering the Market Cycle” (both by Howard Marks) are phenomenal books for anyone interested in any form of investing.

    Some of the most valuable books I’ve read (for RE) were not specific to RE but their principles were applicable. “Influence” by Robert Cialdini is also very much worth reading.

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  • Johnnie Hawkins
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    Roanoke Rapids, NC · Member since 2019 · 31 posts · 16 votes
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    @Daniel Haberkost thank you so much Daniel. About to look up these now

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  • Johnnie Hawkins
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    Roanoke Rapids, NC · Member since 2019 · 31 posts · 16 votes
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    @Yolanda Brown Searching for that. Thanks Yolanda

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  • Johnnie Hawkins
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    Roanoke Rapids, NC · Member since 2019 · 31 posts · 16 votes
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    @Dan Sundberg Thanks Dan

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  • Joseph Firmin
    Rental Property Investor · Smyrna, GA · Member since 2018 · 974 posts · 645 votes
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    @Johnnie Hawkins here are a few:

    1) The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and low) Money Down - Brandon Turner

    2) The REI Survival Blueprint - @Ryan Enk

    3) Millionaire Real Estate Investor - Gary Keller

    enjoy!

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  • Account Closed
    Rental Property Investor · Canton, OH · Member since 2017 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    @Johnnie Hawkins

    I second Rich Dad Poor Dad as a first read! Also, for me "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller" was a huge help...and the audio book is free on YouTube! 🤑

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  • Ryan Butler
    MA · Member since 2010 · 14 posts · 6 votes
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    @Johnnie Hawkins A lot of great suggestions so far. I’ll add a couple of general business books because when you grow as a real estate investor you will be running a business.

    The E-Myth by Michael Gerber and Built to Sell by John Warrillow

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  • Ola Dantis
    Multifamily Syndicator · Houston, TX · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    Never Split The Difference! 

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  • Roman Roy Barrett
    Rental Property Investor · Yakima, WA · Member since 2019 · 15 posts · 4 votes
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    @Johnnie Hawkins the millionaire real estate investor by Gary Keller

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  • Barry Pekin
    Specialist · Purcellville, VA · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 841 votes
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    @Johnnie Hawkins,

    I recently listened to, and then bought the physical book, "If you can't wholesale after this, I've got nothing for you." It's a really good start to finish book on how to wholesale.  But don't take it as a bible.  I'm not 100% in agreement with a few of the details.  But since you've got so many other sources, you have a lot to compare it to.

    Have fun reading!

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  • Dennis M.
    Rental Property Investor · Erie, PA · Member since 2018 · 6k+ posts · 9k+ votes
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    @Barry Pekin

    Rich dad

    Think grow rich

    Win friends influence people

    Invest in debt

    Book of proverbs

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  • Devin Waugh
    Rental Property Investor · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2019 · 18 posts · 10 votes
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    @Ola Dantis I second this recommendation! Just finished it. I’m going to go back in 2 weeks and take some detailed notes on it.

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  • Account Closed
    Member since 2019 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Read E Myth as suggested. read it a few times. If you’re planning to scale, focus on systems will absolutely make or break you. Even if you’re planning to only buy one, disregarding systems could sink you wrt motivation unless you’re looking for a second job putting out the same fires repeatedly.

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  • Daniel Campbell
    Lender · Detroit, MI · Member since 2017 · 36 posts · 30 votes
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    @Johnnie Hawkins don’t pay for anything! Go find a mentor and work with them. Bring them some value and they’ll teach you everything you need to know.

    If you want to read more:

    On managing money: The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clayson

    On the basics of real estate investment and different ways of doing deals: The Next Step to Waking Up the Financial Genius Inside You by Mark O Haroldson

    On negotiation: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

    On how money really works in real estate: Real Estate Note Investing by Dave Van Horn

    On how to think about a startup: Zero to One by Peter Theil

    Hope that helps. Good luck!

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  • Johnnie Hawkins
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    Roanoke Rapids, NC · Member since 2019 · 31 posts · 16 votes
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    @Barry Pekin which book was you referring to Barry. Thanks also

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  • Johnnie Hawkins
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    Roanoke Rapids, NC · Member since 2019 · 31 posts · 16 votes
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    @Joseph Firmin thanks Joseph

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  • Barry Pekin
    Specialist · Purcellville, VA · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 841 votes
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    @Johnnie Hawkins,

    That's the name of the book. Lol. "If you can't wholesale after this, I've got nothing for you."

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  • Johnnie Hawkins
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    Roanoke Rapids, NC · Member since 2019 · 31 posts · 16 votes
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    @Barry Pekin lol, thanks Barry appreciate that

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  • Johnnie Hawkins
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    Roanoke Rapids, NC · Member since 2019 · 31 posts · 16 votes
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    @Daniel Campbell Thanks Daniel

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