Introduction
In this post, I’ll share my 7 book recommendations to get you started strong in Real Estate Investing in 2024 and beyond.
These books contain useful information for investors of all experience levels.
It’s not news to anybody at this point that we live in an age of information abundance.
- There are over 6 million new blog posts every day across 1.9 billion global websites.
- YouTube averages 3.7 million new videos every day at an average length of 4.4 minutes!
This has been both a blessing and a curse to the curious mind, especially when it comes to where & how you invest your money.
The good:
- You can discern the equivalent of a college degree’s worth of information for FREE on sites like YouTube
- The world’s most influential creators often publish high-value content for free on their websites or newsletters
The bad:
- Deciding where to spend your precious minutes of free time is exhausting
- There is a lot of snake oil out there, ESPECIALLY in real estate investing
With all the content on the internet, it’s easy to forget about good old-fashioned books. But we didn’t forget, did we?
Thankfully, there are some incredible (and timeless) books to help you get started in real estate investing, all of which are less than $20.
Here are my top 7 book recommendations to start strong in 2024:
1. The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner
Brandon spent 10 years turning the BiggerPockets podcast into the #1 real estate show in the world.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of ALL the high-level components of what it takes to be a Real Estate Investor.
If you only have time for one real estate investing book this year, this is the one I recommend.
Buy it on Amazon here or directly through the BiggerPockets store here.
The BP version comes with bonus video interviews and deal analysis tutorials.
2. Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
This book has single-handedly inspired more people to dive into real estate investing than any other source. Through the power of storytelling, Kiyosaki illustrates just how powerful cash-flow investing can be.
You will walk away with an evolved mindset on how to make your assets work for you. There’s a reason this is the #1 cited real estate investing book in the world.
Buy on Amazon here or at the BiggerPockets Store here.
3. Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene
Most people look at their local real estate prices and say, “There’s no way I can afford to invest here.”
Greene gives you the full playbook in this book to buy, rehab, and manage properties long-distance so you can access more affordable markets.
Buy it on Amazon here or at the BiggerPockets Store here.
The book is cheaper on the BP store and comes with valuable bonus content.
4. Real Estate: By The Numbers by J. Scott & Dave Meyer
This book came out in October 2022 and immediately became one of my favourites.
If your eyes glaze over when you think about financial statements and deal analysis, this book will help you break the spell.
You will get a thorough rundown of the basics of real estate finance, as well as practical examples of how to use them in your daily life as an investor.
Buy it on Amazon here or at the BiggerPockets Store here.
The bonus content at BP is particularly valuable with this book. Excel templates, video walkthroughs, and property analysis deep-dives. Worth it.
5. The Book on Negotiating Real Estate by J. Scott, Mark Ferguson & Carol Scott
Yes…another dry topic…but I promise you this book is anything but dry.
There are hundreds of books on negotiation out there, but this is by far the most practical real estate negotiation book on the market. Every single negotiation principle is underscored with a real-life example.
You’ll learn that an offer is so much more than just a DocuSign envelope with a number on it. There is a real human element to negotiating real estate.
Learn to negotiate, and you will gain a much-needed competitive edge over the crowded field of RE investors.
Buy it on Amazon here or at the BiggerPockets Store here.
As with the others, the BP version comes with bonus content.
5. The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor
This book is a top-to-bottom playbook for everyday investors who are looking for a simple, sustainable approach to real estate investing.
Author Chad Carson’s “Small & Mighty” philosophy is based on the idea that investors seek as few properties as possible to achieve their financial goals. This allows investors to build a lifestyle they enjoy without sacrificing the things most important to them such as their jobs & family.
It should come as no surprise that this has become one of my favorite books and a must-have for all real estate investors.
7. Invest. Profit. Repeat. By Myself (Aaron Ameen)
Authored by me, this 27-page e-book shares a simple 7-step process to buy your first rental property. You can read this entire book in one short sitting and get straight to work..
Sharing my experiences and guidelines on investing, making good return on investment as profit and how to parlay it into steady income (Repeat)
Get the e-book for FREE Here
I hope this list provides you with some tools to cut through the noise and build your baseline knowledge in real estate investing.
It’s important to note that reading real estate investing books is not a prerequisite to investing in real estate.
I hadn’t read a single one of these books until after I owned 4 rental properties.
With that said, I would’ve had a stronger foundation and prevented some avoidable mistakes if I had.
Here’s to building & sharing our knowledge together in 2024 and beyond!
