Most real estate investing books extol passive income and other advantages of owning an investment property. But as any experienced landlord knows, real estate investing doesn’t always mean successful deals and passive monthly rent collection. Sometimes, units stay vacant for months, maintenance costs soar higher than profits, or tenants must be evicted through an expensive …
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If one of your 2024 goals is increasing income from your rental properties, add The Book on Rental Property Investing: How to Create Wealth with Intelligent Buy and Hold Real Estate Investing to your bookshelf. In this book, successful real estate investor and Bigger Pockets Podcast co-host Brandon Turner shares how he’s gained financial freedom …
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Every landlord quickly learns that real estate investment involves many financial considerations. Whether you’re considering a new investment, comparing properties, preparing taxes, or determining rent increases, knowing financial terms and equations is critical. Fortunately, this book can help! In 50 Real Estate Investing Calculations: Cash Flow, IRR, Value, Profit, Equity, Income, ROI, Depreciation, More, author …
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Anyone who owns a property they’d rather not sell—whether from a move, an inheritance, or other circumstances—may wonder if he should become a landlord. The decision involves many considerations, and authors Attorney Janet Portman, Ilona Bray, J.D., and Marcia Stewart offer valuable guidance. Their book, First-Time Landlord: Your Guide to Renting Out a Single-Family Home, …
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Every investor diving into commercial or multi-family property ownership should read Ken McElroy’s book The ABCs of Real Estate Investing. The book’s subtitle says it all: The Secrets of Finding Hidden Profits Most Investors Miss. Written as part of the Rich Dad’s Advisors series, this book teaches potential real estate investors how to– Achieve wealth …
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Our review on a worthwhile read for real estate investors –particularly beginners. Written by Amanda Han and Matthew MacFarland, CPAs and real estate investors, The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor shares valuable advice and insight on the tax angle of real estate investing. Written in an engaging, lets-have-coffee style, Han …
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Loopholes of Real Estate is from the Rich Dad’s Advisors series. In this look-before-you-leap guide to real estate investment, Sutton shares advice for reaping the financial opportunities available in real estate – providing that you check the water depth before diving. In other words, don’t enter the realm blindly – learn the system. Sutton doesn’t …
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If you are a real estate investor, this is the book! As one reader says, “It’s a must-have reference for anyone from new to seasoned investors.” Gallinelli divides his book into two parts. In part one – Chapters 1-6, Gallinelli discusses the various topics investors need to understand. In chapters one and two, we discover how …
“Substantial wealth is possible through real estate investing. It is the single best way I know of to build wealth, and the BRRRR method is the single best way I know how to do it.” That’s the advice from David M. Greene, author of the book we’re reviewing today. If you’re interested in successful real …
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As the title points out, this book is written for beginners. According to Lisa Phillips herself, her target audience is “regular, average people who want to know how they can find financial security through real estate investing.” Phillips also says this book “is for people who are interested in making money in a way that gives back.” Having …
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