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Which one of two books to read first
Hello,
May I get some suggestions regarding which book I should thoroughly pick up and read and understand first? I plan to read both of them as I have already purchased them both but unsure which one to read first.
First - The book on Rental Property Investing
Second - The book on Flipping Houses.
Now I know I can't expect to compare apples to oranges but does one book have more "general" or "common" or "basic" learning material than other?
Any answer is appreciated.
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If you want "general" read books and guides on general investing.
As far as these two, are you looking to flip or hold? If you had the opportunity to do either one tomorrow, which would you do? Read that book first.