Favorite Real Estate Books

[Nick Mulligan]

Hey guys,

I was wondering what books you would recommend on commercial real estate investing. I am just starting out, and I have read Crushing It by Brian Murray, The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Apartment Buildings by Steve Berges, and will read The Perfect Investment  by Paul Moore. What books have helped you out the most in commercial real estate?

Your friend, 

Nick

[Ivan Barratt]

@Nick Mulligan

 Apartments: Dave Lindahl (multifamily millions, emerging markets, apartment house riches course is also great). Ken McElroy (Advanced Guide to Real Estate) and Steve Bergman (Maverick Real Estate Finance).

If you're going to play big you need sales training: Grant Cardone has several sales books (audible or paperback) and courses you can buy. Start with the books. The content is great and the price point is low. DO NOT just listen to his you tube channel or podcasts.

Podcasts in general are great for finding good educators but are too shallow. Find good authors/educators in the formula you want to master and then take a deep dive and shut out the noise of podcasts.

Rich Dad Poor Dad.  I own over 1700 apartment units yet I still listen to RDPD every couple of years. It's a philosophical foundation that will aid you at all levels if you understand how to interpret it.

Two keys are momentum of action (go buy something and figure it out!) and repetition of content (once you acquire the best books and courses listen to them over and over again even if it's just 15 min in the car per day).  I have listened to the books/audio programs above as much as a dozen times in some cases.

Now go get it!