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I’m just trying to get into rental real estate. Any books to recommend?

Looking for good books on investing. Open to anything- real estate, stock market, etc. please leave any suggestions on what to read and anything to avoid - thanks fishes!!

I’m in real estate tax group and looking for good books about RE fund/investments/accounting during non busy season. Any recommendations? Thanks!

Trying to understand modeling math/mental math better. Trying to break into real estate and more interested in cap rate relationships, how returns change with varying LTV (quick math), irr and equity multiple math. Open to paying for a course or books!!! Thank you everyone!!!

Hi Fishes - real estate investing newbie here. My level of knowledge is essentially at the rich dad / poor dad level. Any recommendations for best books to read / best YouTube channels to follow to get deeper knowledge? If it helps, I live and hence will probably invest in the NY/NJ area… TYIA!

I have over 12 years in B2B sales/sales management experience along with a graduate degree. I am wanting to shift gears and I am at a point where I can invest time in myself to learn through practical experience. The new industry I am wanting to pursue is real estate investment. I have read all the books but want some hands on experience on the property management side. How could I best leverage my skills for a role in this, and what should my expectations be for negotiation in compensation?

Are their any good books, sites, materials for beginners to real estate investing?

For those that invested in real estate rentals, how did you systematically approach finding a good property? Realized most of my stock investments was just gambling and I don’t want to gamble on a RE investment. Read a few books but none of them go into how to actually find a good deal/city.

💥Relocated to NYC and my real estate broker has said it’s been hard to book any showings. I’ve heard in this market, having a broker can hurt you because property owners prefer to not split the brokerage fee & go straight through tenants. Is there truth to this?😫

I feel like I have no idea what I am doing when investing in stocks/real estate. Any recommended books/videos? Thank you

How the hell does one get into buying investment property? My buddy does well for himself. He’s in finance and I’d imagine takes home a pretty salary + bonus. He’s on his third property within 2 years. In this real estate market. I have a ton of savings and have little confidence in stocks right now. Any books or sites I should be looking into?

Considering getting my license and starting off as a real estate agent. I've always loved real estate, house flipping, interior design. What can I expect as income and time commitment as a brand new agent with no book of business? How hard is it to get established and become well known in my area? I'm in the Bay Area. Anything else I should know before I quit my job and persue this dream?

I work in commercial real estate. I have a buddy building a house who wants me to review his construction agreement with the builder and any loan docs. He has the money and wants to pay my hourly rate. This is sort of small potatoes for my firm, but he’s not trying to get a freebie and I’d like to do this by the books. Any advice?

Any good real estate investing/rental property books out there?

Any good real estate investing books out there?

Hey all
I am writing a book about value creation in real estate (commercial). Chapters would include
-investing
-Acquisition
-Financing and underwriting
-development
-refurbishment
-leasing
-operating (tenant management)

Is anyone interested in being involved?

Want to start investing and growing some of our savings but I have NO idea where to start. Buy real estate? Invest in the stock market? I’m clueless. Can anyone recommend some books or resources as a good starting point?

Is there a good single source or book that’s worth reading when first getting into commercial real estate investing? Looking to ramp up on the DD process and what to look out for

I recently bought my 1st home in TX. I want to get into real estate and eventually own/rent out multiple homes. Are there any good recommendations/tips on books/articles/websites that others have used to get started?

I've read about HELOC and cash out refinance to get a 2nd home but articles are so scattered that it gets confusing which is better in terms of tax benefits and immediate costs, etc. Anything others have found helpful that summarized how to get started would be great!

How can I learn about investing in real estate? Any good books or articles?

I am wanting to start investing in real estate in the new year… I’m using this month to read up on it and familiarize myself with it. I am a true beginner and wanted to ask for any tips, tricks, advice, books, videos, magazines, podcasts, etc to start? Please let me know!

Requesting thoughts on developing a registered agent / local business advice (contacts, defense, small real estate masters, etc.) client book. I am thinking about developing semi-passive income streams for myself as a member of a small firm who does litigation and some of this work already. Any advice or anecdotal experience, anyone?

Hi 🐟
I am beginner in real estate investing. Liv in a rented apartment and looking to start with a Condo, with a goal of staying there for 2 years and then renting it.

Would love to get some words of wisdom from this group. Specifically on:

- Any recommended books to read before jumping into it
- Is there a free excel template that I can use to analyse deals
- How to find a good real estate agent in my area

Thanks in advance!

My family wants to start a real estate investment company with me. Can anyone share how do I get started or books I can read about ? Thanks.

Hey hey all. I am writing a book on value creation in commercial real estate - from site selection to tenant management basically capture where industry experts see value lost or opportunities not captured. Anyone want to contribute to some insights ?

For any of you real estate investors, what tools or sources did you learn from when getting started. Can’t find a mentor currently so want to find some highly recommended books or videos. If focused on the tri-state area (NY, NJ, Long Island mainly) that would be even better. My hope is to buy and rent out a apartment while also owning a house and house hacking that by renting part of it out. Trying to understand all the steps, traps, and how to find if it’s a good investment.

Random question: has anyone here written a non-fiction book?
If so how did you start ?
I want to write one on value creation in real estate but I don't know where to begin apart from the contents page.

Any good book recommendations on learning about real estate investing? Trying to avoid some of the more over the top, guru type books. Have been recommended Set For Life but have read reviews that it’s pretty basic and only really covers house hacking. TIA

Hi - any good books recommendations for getting started on real estate investing?

Recommendations of good books to listen to during a drive or in the gym. I have credits on audible and I need to use them. I am mostly interested in finance, real estate, entrepreneurship, anything that will motivate me to get rid of a 9-5. TIA.

I am 7 years out in a transactional practice (real estate) and have an opportunity to move in house at a regionally respected company from a midsize firm. I have WFH flexibility at my current firm but bill about 1850-1900 per year. It would be about a 25% paycut. I have also been offered partnership starting in 2022 if I stay - not entirely clear what that long term structure looks like (would have to develop a partially independent book in next 3-5 years). Am I crazy if I leave?

I would like to learn more about development and real estate. Can anyone recommend any books or courses that you think are informative. Eventually I would like to own a few apartment buildings, but I know there is a lot I need to learn 1st. Any advice appreciated. 

Does anyone have a good practical guide / book on getting started with small multi family real estate investing? I’m in Canada and am looking to avoid hype books to get to the practical need to know details. I have between 250-350k to invest and looking to scale as quickly as possible

Does anyone have a good practical guide / book on getting started with small multi family real estate investing? I’m in Canada and am looking to avoid hype books to get to the practical need to know details. I have between 250-350k to invest and looking to scale as quickly as possible.

Anyone real estate investing? Looking for good podcasts /books/resources on non-commercial multi family in particular.

How do you get better at contract negotiations? (I’m a 4th yr. in commercial real estate) I feel like I’m generally good at pulling together an initial draft of an agreement (ex PSAs)...but I struggle when comments come back. Specifically, I struggle with reading newly proposed language & deciding what stays, what goes, & what needs to be tweaked. Are there books I can read (or CLEs I can watch) to get better at this?

I switched two years ago from regional real estate/energy to a local small, but established residential real estate practice. While I’ve gained so much practical experience and run my own book here, I want to shift to a non-traditional remote role in real estate but keep getting turned down. I have strong credentials but I’m worried this small firm experience is killing my marketability to large companies.