All Forum Posts by: Jason Tassinari

Nothing, learn from people doing deals vs reading books.  I see people spend 1ks and 1ks and 1ks on books and seminars and never do a dam thing but build their " power team " .   I have never been to a guru seminar or read any books on RE, and I have done it all. More then 500 deals in the Cleveland markets,,,,,,,,,, I know my response my have taken you back a bit but I tell people what they need to hear vs want,,,,, Learn and do deals,

Good luck to you 

Jason, the books that you have are great for the mindset of investing. However, real estate or any investing can take you into so many directions. So, I believe in focusing on one area and being great in that area. And, the book that helped me get focused was "How to Invest in Real Estate: The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Getting Started" By Brandon Turner and Josh Dorkin.  Great read, and I tell everyone that this should be one of the first books to read as a real estate investor.  Then, like Grace stated, don't forget to read books that are personal help books to keep you balanced.  Good luck!

One of my favorite RE books (that wasn't already in your list) that was digestible and informative:

The House Hacking Strategy: How to Use Your Home to Achieve Financial Freedom -- Craig Curelop

hi all,

i have a list of thousands of properties, but all of the programs i use to skip trace owners phone numbers, require property information and owners information.is there a way to find owners name and other info with property address only? 

thanks

Kinda weird seeing some hate on Kiyosaki's books or maybe because I just read 2 of his books so I don't know the progression but for me RDPD and Cashflow Quadrant is enough to get your lightbulb light up you're right, then venture on to other books.

I love to read as well and I've encountered analysis paralysis before so I know how not to get to that point but if you ever get to that point my advice is just to take action and have the mindset of "I learn, not fail" and that's really what made me power through all those things in my head.

Good luck on your real estate journey my friend. :) 

Looks like you have a couple good mindset books but a couple 'riches' fluffers.  

The old school yellow landlording book is awesome for when you get there.

I'd diversify into some audio books.  Reading and watching is great,  but free audibooks from the library will allow you to do other things while learning.   

@Jason Tassinari check out The House Hacking Strategy by Craig Curelop, Set for Life by Scott trench. I also like to read books on psychology, personal development, and books on business. A lot of principles in those genres will relate to real estate; much of real estate is about business and relationships. Some personal favorites: Start with Why by Simon Sinek, Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, Talking to Strangers by Malcom Gladwell. Good luck!

Rich Dad Poor Dad is mostly everyone's starting book. As for me, I started through Cashflow Quadrant and now looking for Youtube videos about my desired niche which is rental property.

Hi @Jason Tassinari, 

If you have not, great books to read are:

• Tax Free Wealth

• Set For Life

• Rental Property Investing

• The Millionaire Real Estate Investor

• The REAL Book of Real Estate

• So Good They Can’t Ignore You

Goodluck!

@Jason Tassinari

If you want to get into apartments, read “The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Apartment Buildings” by Steve Berges. It helped me immensely.