Our Favorite Real Estate Books for Beginners
If you’re interested in getting into Real Estate Investment, one of the best ways to get your feet wet is to do some reading! With the vast amount of books out there covering the topic of Real Estate, in can be difficult to know which ones are worth your money and your time. To help you narrow down the choices, we’ve compiled a list of our top five favorite Real Estate Investment books for beginners below, along with a synopsis of each and a link to wear you can purchase it.
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Synopsis: Think and Grow Rich has been called the “Granddaddy of All Motivational Literature.” It was the first book to boldly ask, “What makes a winner?” The man who asked and listened for the answer, Napoleon Hill, is now counted in the top ranks of the world's winners himself. The most famous of all teachers of success spent “a fortune and the better part of a lifetime of effort” to produce the “Law of Success” philosophy that forms the basis of his books and that is so powerfully summarized in this one.
Price: $8.49
Link: Purchase Here
- The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clayson
Synopsis: "The Richest Man in Babylon" by George S. Clason is a classic personal finance book that was first published in 1926. It is a collection of parables set in ancient Babylon, which teach simple yet powerful financial lessons that are still relevant today. The book's first section discusses the importance of saving money and the power of compound interest. It emphasizes the idea of "paying yourself first" by setting aside a portion of your monthly income before spending it on other things. It also highlights the importance of seeking advice from those who are knowledgeable and experienced in financial matters.
Price:$6.97
Link: Purchase Here
- The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael Gerber
Synopsis: Gerber walks you through the steps in the life of a business—from entrepreneurial infancy through adolescent growing pains to the mature entrepreneurial perspective: the guiding light of all businesses that succeed—and shows how to apply the lessons of franchising to any business, whether or not it is a franchise. Most importantly, Gerber draws the vital, often overlooked distinction between working on your business and working in your business.
Price: $14.89
Link: Purchase Here
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Synopsis: Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert's story of growing up with two dads - his real father and the father of his best friend, his rich dad - and the ways in which both men shaped his thoughts about money and investing. The book explodes the myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich and explains the difference between working for money and having your money work for you.
Price:$11.51
Link: Purchase Here
- The Book on Managing Rental Properties by Brandon Turner
Synopsis: Learning to effectively manage your tenants means more freedom, less drama, and higher profits from your real estate business. Written with both new and experienced landlords in mind, this comprehensive book takes you on an insider tour of the Turners’ management business. Discover exactly how they’ve been able to maximize profit, minimize stress, and have a blast doing it. Through personal stories of the mistakes and successes they’ve experienced, you’ll learn every trick, tool, and system you need to manage your rentals - and change the way you think about property management altogether.
Price: $15.84
Link: Purchase Here
If books aren’t really your thing or you’re ready for the next step in getting into Real Estate Investment, click the link below to connect with us so we can help you!
