books that would help me learn more

[Alan Pederson]

What are some good books to read? I'm interested in learning more about rental property, flipping, making money, or saving money.

[Mike Koprowski]

Hi Alan,

This is a great question and I imagine you are going to get a load of different answers, I look forward to seeing others answer as I've become a RE and business book junkie recently.

So honestly, head over to the book store here on Bigger Pockets.  They have a book for every topic you mentioned in your original post and they are all written by people you can find hanging out here in the forums.  I just completed the library when I purchased J Scott's two books on flipping and I'm currently I'm working through @Anson Young's book on Finding & Funding Great Deals, its really good!!

Id also recommend Frank Gallinelli's book "What Every Real Estate Investor Needs To Know About Cash Flow" its super informative and talks about the real estate terms, definitions and lingo that we all need to know to function as RE investors as well as the math equations, formulas and rules of thumb that are also necessary in this game.  Treat it as text book from a college class and you will get a TON of education from it.

I know there is a list of books that @Brandon Turner put together that are "must have's" for investors. If you put "The Best Real Estate Books for Your Investing Business" up in the search bar you should be able to find it.

And finally, listen to the BP podcasts!!  Personally its difficult for me to find time to sit down and read but I make sure to get in at least 10 minutes per day Miracle Morning style (another great book for productivity)  The podcasts have so much information to soak up, I listen when I'm driving, working at my desk, mowing the lawn, seriously all the time.  Plus you'll get a lot of great book recommendations from the guests.

Hope this helps, enjoy.

-Mike