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Which book is would you choose?
Hey guys, so I got a question for all those who have gotten started in real estate (as in bought your first property). If you could go back in time and tell yourself to read any book, what would it be? Which book is going to give you what you needed to start? Thanks in advance!
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I agree with all the books suggested, especially Landlording on Autopilot by Mike Butler and The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner.
However, if you're looking for a more in-depth understanding of the numbers book, Real Estate Finance & Investments by William B Brueggeman and Jeffrey Fisher Professor, is a great one too.