What Real Estate Investing Books Do You Recommend?

Rev N You Newsletter Reader Questions Answered

by Julie Broad

Every week we receive at least one email asking us about the books we recommend. Personally, I find that a tough email to answer because it really depends on what you're looking for.
 
I read all kinds of books from real estate to marketing to biographies to wealth building and business building. I call it "feeding my brain" and I love giving my brain good food.
 
That's not to say that I never grab the latest Candace Bushnell book (guys, she was the author of the t.v. show Sex in the City and writes some fabulous chocolate for my brain!); But, in my brain diet of a book a week, I try to stick to the healthy brain foods 80% of the time. So, I've read a lot of books and most of them I would recommend for various reasons!!
 
Last week, when Sebastien (from Quebec, Canada) asked what books we recommend, I wrote:

Sebastien,
It really depends on what you're looking for. Here's a few in different categories (if I've written about them in the past I included a link to the article):

General Wealth Creation Strategy Books:

• Automatic Wealth by Michael Masterson
• 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

Real Estate Investing (specifically for Canadians):

• What, When, Where and How to Buy Real Estate in Canada by Ozzie Jurock
• Real Estate Investing in Canada by Don R. Campbell

Real Estate Investing (US based so not all information in them is applicable but they are really good reads):

• The Peebles Path to Real Estate Wealth by R. Donahue Peebles
• Emerging Real Estate Markets by David Lindahl

Dave recommends Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur by James Randel but I haven't read it yet. We actually have him speaking on an upcoming teleseminar so you could try and tune in and listen to him before you buy his book if you want.
 
Hope this helps!
Best regards,
Julie
 
(I've since read Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur and if you're interested in reading about commercial real estate deals, I would put it on the top of the list! It was an EXCELLENT read!! And, I can't wait to dig into his "Skinny On" books that just arrived!! My brain is excited for what is sure to be some very satisfying brain food!!). :)

Posted on June 19th, 2009