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Must Have Books For All Investors
Real Estate, finance and mindset books the successful investor has on their bookshelf.
The 5-Ways Real Estate Investors Make Money and Build Wealth
Investing is different than other moneymaking activities. Investing means our dollars are like little worker bees, earning us $ when we’re at work, at the park, with our kids, on vacation and yes, even while we’re asleep. This could mean buying stocks, bonds, real estate, contributing to one’s 401k / IRA, hiring a financial advisor (I hope not), fine art, oil and gas, crypto, collectables, classic cars, buying a business, or investing passively in a fund, to name most. A few decades ago, I chose real estate and I want to share not only why, but how the heck real estate investors actually make money. Spoiler alert, it’s not just about a rent check. Owning real estate is far more powerful. Let me tell you how.
Long Distance Real Estate Investing
It is a common misperception in real estate investing that you should buy where you live. David Greene has put that myth to rest. Heck, let's be honest, whether you are 2 blocks or 2000 miles away, you probably aren't running over to fix that leaky toilet yourself at 2 am. You call a professional. And with software these days it's easy to manage your properties remotely. Learn to build your "Core 4 team" so you can invest in the best markets. Go where the deals are.
Real Estate by the Numbers
Whether you’re looking to purchase your first rental, scale a portfolio, or evaluate syndication deals, every great real estate deal comes down to the numbers. We aren't emotional about real estate investing. From cash flow to compound interest, Jay and Dave do a masterful job of laying out advanced analysis in an easily digestible form. Great for the library shelf for even the most advanced professionals as well.
Rich Dad Poor Dad - The Original Real Estate and Investing Book
Robert Kiyosaki is THE original real estate entrepreneur of the modern day. Many real estate investors credit this book in particular as the mindset shift to leaving a worker life, and becoming an owner. Real estate may not be the best investment strategy for everyone, but it can be perfect for the right type of investor. Read through the pros and cons to see if real estate investing is the right strategy for you. Understand the different types of real estate properties, identify which investment strategy, and start your financial journey to generational wealth.
The Book on Rental Property Investing
Are you ready to discover a safe and fast path to financial freedom? Brandon Turner, bestselling author and longtime host of The BiggerPockets Podcast, will show you how to achieve your goals by finding incredible real estate investment opportunities. With a wealth of in-depth advice, The Book on Rental Property Investing shares the secret strategies that will help you build high-margin cash flow across your real estate portfolio. This is THE tried and true way to invest in real estate. No frills just the facts.
Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat: The BRRRR Investment Strategy Made Simple
Real estate investor David Greene explains in his classic book which coined the BRRRR method of investing: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat (BRRRR) is the five-part real estate investing strategy that makes scaling your portfolio more attainable than ever. Greene shares the exact systems he used and walks you through the process. A classic any investor must have on his bookshelf.
Podcasts
Real Estate, finance and mindset books the successful investor has on their bookshelf.
Ben Mallah Answers Your Real Estate Investing Questions
When to sell, avoid unnecessary taxes, cash flow calculations, 401k investing.....A great episode and a variety of questions and answers with investor Ben Mallah.
High-ROI Renovations for Any Budget
Which rental renovations give you the biggest bang for your buck? Knowing where to focus your budget, materials and labor into thousands of more dollars in equity and rent is a paramount skill of any real estate investor. In this episode active investors discuss each tier of rental renovations: easy and cheap ($5,000 or under), moderately challenging and expensive ($25,000 - $50,000), and hard/pro-level ($50,000). This will give you a roadmap of high-ROl rental renovations you can make right now to increase your property's value and rent.
Barbara Corcoran - A Master Class in Growing a Personal Portfolio
A master class from Barbara Corcoran. Her full story from humble beginnings to real estate mogul and Shark Tank star. From the episode: "I’m not afraid of that at all. As long as I could pay my expenses, I never leveraged beyond the point where I’m not going to sleep at night that’s how I multiplied my portfolio again and again...."
How to Analyze a Rental Property as a COMPLETE Beginner
Don’t know how to analyze a rental property? After this episode, you’ll be a rental property analysis pro, knowing exactly how much money you’ll make on your first, second, or next real estate investment.
House Hacking
House Hacking is the BEST strategy to start investing in real estate for low money down.
Videos
Real Estate, finance and mindset books the successful investor has on their bookshelf.
