10 Best Real Estate Books On Investing You Must Read in 2019

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10 Best Real Estate Books On Investing You Must Read In 2019

April 13th, 2019 by M arco Santare lli

Best Books On Real Estate Investing In 2019


I wanted to write about the importance of real estate education through books. This article presents the 10 best books on real estate
investing that will get you started in 2019. If you read all these books, you will imbibe a lot of information and learn from the case studies of top
investors who’ve achieved great success in real estate investing.

Are you a real estate investor? Are you planning to invest? Real estate investing is an ever-evolving industry. Real estate is said to be one of the
best investments that an individual can make. But why do so many people fail at it? You need adequate real estate education in order to help you out
along the way. Real estate investments can yield some great returns if the proper steps are taken, but many new investors simply do not have the
skills or education to make it happen.

1. Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene


Are you tired of investments conditions in your locality? Well, this book by David Greene is just for you. It is one of the best books on real estate
investing. He shares his tricks on how to setup and grow your business anywhere and build a lucrative team relationship wherever they are. Apart
from that, you will acquire market analysis skills and relevant hiring and buying basics. David shares every tip, trick, and system he has put in place
while buying and rehabbing over twenty rental properties so you can avoid making mistakes and shorten your learning curve immensely!

Takeaways From The Book

• How to assemble an all-star team to handle each aspect of a deal from A-Z.
• How to find great deals in any state, regardless of where you live.
• How to rehab a project from thousands of miles away without worry or complication.
• How to speak the language of the agents, contractors, lenders, and property managers you will use.
• How to quickly and easily know which neighborhoods to buy, and which to pass in.
• How to choose the best materials for your rehab projects and pay the least amount of money.

2. The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner

In this book Brandon turner equips you with realistic and practical advice on how to build wealth and consistent cash flow though real estate. From his
own experience as an investor, you can learn how to find and make great deals from your properties. This book will feed what you need to succeed in
rental property investing. This is one of my best books on real estate investing.

Takeaways From The Book

Why many real estate investors fail, and how you can ensure you don’t!
4 unique, easy-to-follow strategies you can begin implementing today
Creative tips for finding incredible deals? even in competitive markets
How to achieve success without touching a toilet, paintbrush, or broom
Actionable ideas for financing rentals, no matter how much cash you have
Advice on keeping your wealth by deferring (and eliminating) taxes

3. Trump: The Art of the Deal by Donald J. Trump

If you want to make your real estate business successful, you need to consider all the essential models driving the best in the business. With rich
information collected from decades of experience, here is Trump in action—how he runs his organization and how he runs his life—as he meets the
people he needs to meet, chats with family and friends, clashes with enemies, and challenges conventional thinking. It is considered by many as one
of the best books on real estate investing.

Takeaways From The Book

Trump’s time-tested guidelines for success


Unguarded look at the mind of a brilliant entrepreneur
How to be a successful deal maker
Trump’s world of an endless series of deals and ventures
Trump: A clever entrepreneur and an exhibitionist

4. The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller

In this book, Garry Keller is dedicated to impart you the wisdom collected from over a hundred millionaire investors. With more emphasis on patience
and perseverance, you will also learn the myths that hold people back, how to identify best investment opportunities, achieve best deals and develop
the best team. For me, it is one of the best books on real estate investing.

Takeaways From The Book

Myths about money and investing that hold people back and how to develop the mindset of a millionaire investor
How to develop sound criteria for identifying great real estate investment opportunities
How to zero in on the key terms of any transaction and achieve the best possible deals
How to develop the “dream team” that will help you build your millionaire investment business
Proven models and strategies millionaire investors use to track their net worth, understand their finances, build their network, lead generate for
properties and acquire them

5. The Book on Investing In Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down by Brandon Turner

This book will teach you on how to invest with your creativity and less or no money. With ideas from investors who use creativity to create a
successful empire, you will discover that you too can make it. It also brings to focus the mistakes and downsides of creative investing. You will also
learn the top strategies to apply and steer you business to where you envision. One of the best books on real estate investing, it is a collection of
numerous different strategies to help you be able to handle whatever deal comes your way
Takeaways From The Book

The Truth About No Money Down Investing Investing


The Ugly Side of Creative Investing
Best strategies for getting your feet wet without paying thousands!Wholesaling, Flipping, Rentals, and More
Numerous strategies, tips, and ideas for leveraging other people’s money to help you do more deals

6. How to Be a Real Estate Investor by Phil Pustejovsky

As the most trusted real estate coach, he will show you a systematic procedure of making a wealthy business. He uses real life examples and his life
story to bring out the life and motivation towards achieving your success. With little emphasis on capital and more on creativity and strategies, he will
produce a very competent investor in you.
Takeaways From The Book

How books and seminars made real estate investing sound so easy
Tips for Shortsale investors on what lenders are approving for every major lender in the country
How to compete with other investors in getting a great deal in real estate
Skills to move fast on REO deals and close quickly with cash
Purchasing real estate the traditional way

7. Building Wealth One House at a Time by John W Schaub

This book presents a valuable guide and strategies for acquiring and funding properties in its six chapters. It also contains a 9-step program
explaining how to achieve the million dollars assets with no debt. This invaluable guide presents fresh strategies for buying and financing property,
reflected in six new chapters on topics such as real estate cycles, financing real estate purchases, negotiation techniques, and retirement investing.

Takeaways From The Book


Finance real estate purchases without going to a bank
Recognize and capitalize on real estate cycles
Improve your negotiation skills in any situation
Avoid common and costly mistakes
Create cash flow that lasts forever, and much more

8. The Book on Flipping Houses by J Scott

In more than 350 pages, this book is filled with all you need to start making your real estate business successful. You will discover many invaluable
skills and important strategies on how to establish and steer yourself in any market. Whether you are an experienced renovator or just starting out,
the Book on Flipping Houses will teach you everything you need to know to build a profitable, efficient house flipping business.
Takeaways From The Book

How to get financing for your deals, even with no cash and poor credit!
How to evaluate a potential market or “farm” area!
What types of properties you should buy, where and from whom!
How to find great deals from motivated sellers!
How to evaluate deals quickly and accurately!
How to make competitive offers and complete your due dili-gence efficiently and effectively!
How to create a Scope of Work, a Budget and a Schedule!
How to hire the best contractors and manage your rehab to completion!
How to get your properties under contract for top dollar!
How to get your property to the closing table as efficiently as possible so you can collect your check!

9. Trump Strategies for Real Estate: Billionaire Lessons for the Small Investor by George Ross
Trump Strategies for Real Estate offers unbeatable insider advice for every serious real estate investor—beginners and old pros alike. It is definitely
one of the best books on real estate investing. For more than twenty-five years, author George Ross has been one of Donald Trump’s chief advisers
and intimately involved with many of Trump’s biggest real estate deals. Now, Ross teams up with bestselling real estate author Andrew McLean to
present Trump’s real estate investment strategies so that even small investors can invest like Trump.

Takeaways From The Book

You’ll learn how Trump identifies potential properties


How he finances, negotiates, and markets his big deals.
Not everyone has Trump’s money or name, but everyone, even you, can use his tactics and strategies to win big in real estate.
10. The ABCs of Real Estate Investing: The Secrets of Finding Hidden Profits Most Investors Miss by
Ken Mcelroy

Fantastic briefer into real estate. This book on real estate investing, gives you a lot to think about and is very helpful in understanding how to view real
estate investing as a full-time business. It’s the definitive guide that will teach you how to find property, evaluate its worth, negotiate the deal and make
money in the process.

Takeaways From The Book

Achieve wealth and cash flow through real estate


Find property with real potential
Show you how to unlock the myths that are holding you back
Negotiating the deal based on the numbers
Evaluate property and purchase price
Increase your income through proven property management tools

Should You Read Books on Real Estate Investing?


Well, real estate investors disagree on many topics, but one that nearly all agree on is the necessity of investing in yourself. There are literally
thousands of books out there that deal with real estate investing, and I’ve probably read a lot them! These are my choices of good books on real
estate investing for this year. What about you?

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