Book recommendations PLEASE!

[Blake Gansborg]

Hi!

I just got into bigger pockets recently and love it.  I listen to the podcasts when I run and have knocked out about 30 of them.  Such great info.

I have two questions.  I need two book recommendations.

1st, I agree that it is super important to understand how real estate finance works.  And on a recent podcast, that point was made.  However, when I went to look for a good book on understanding it..... I couldn't find one.  It was mostly college books costing upwards of $100.  So, a good real estate finance book is ______________.

2nd, I am looking at starting my own property management company and would like some recommendations on good books related to understanding how to be the best at it.  

Thank you!

[Nathan Gesner]

@Blake Gansborg I believe you want to learn about how to finance real estate deals, correct? I wouldn't recommend a particular book because the world of finance is constantly changing. Your best bet is to make a couple friends in the lending world. Invite them to lunch and pick their brains every 3-4 months. They can also set you up for their blog or email you informative articles. Don't just talk to any lender; try to find one that works with a lot of investors. If you have an investor group in your area, talk to the big guys about recommendations.

I also don't have a book for starting a Property Management company. I would recommend you become a member of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) and start taking classes to get an education. They have a Google Group that is VERY active and you will learn a ton just by talking to the other NARPM members. I've been a member for four years and it's probably the best resource I've ever found.