Beginner Looking For Good Books
Ok I've searched and read most of the threads about the good books that are out there to learn about all different parts of real estate investing. I don't want to ask a question thats already been answered so I think mine is a little different than all the other book threads I searched. If not I apologize. Ok here goes my question...
I want to know what book I should start with to get the basics of REI down. Then what book/books I should go to next to learn about maybe buying and rehabbing to build up some cash to get some long term rental properties. If someone could just give me a list of books they think I should start off with then move on to I would highly appreciate it. Thanks and I love this site!
I just checked out that site Brenda thanks. I just wish they had that course on CD as I like to listen in my truck while I am driving. Not even sure if I have a cassette player at home to be honest lol.
Hello
Ive read a couple of good books lately (How to Buy & Manage RENTAL Properties by Irene and Mike Milin) and also (Investing in Fixer-Uppers by Jay P. Decima) Both bought at Walden books they are pretty easy to read and I thought pretty informative although a little dated.
Happy reading
ED
Buy it , Fix it , Sell it Profit ( kevin Myers) is a great book for those interested in rehabbing. I refer to it all the time.
http://www.thecreativeinvestor.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=484&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0&title=105_Great_Reads_Thanks_to_all_who_contributed
I would like to second that buy it fix it book reading it now and its starting out pretty juicy.
ED
Thank you for all your help...I appreciate the input.
I had to buy a cassette player and headphones. At first I thought it was akward, especially with the cellphone and seat belt. But now I prefer them to CDs. The CD tracks can be 20 minutes in length and when you stop the car you go back to the beginning. With a cassette, you can always pick up where you left off.
Brenda
I got a copy of "Making Big Money Investing in Foreclosures" by Conti and Finkel (from a rec on this site) and it's pretty good. Got it new on Amazon for $13 or so; bought it with a $12 CD and got free shipping. Book covers some good specifics while not getting too fancy or complex; foreclosures, flipping, some Sub2, plus free access to their website (not as good as TCI though) that has more info. Next step, try some of John Locke's materials...or just jump in and do it.