10 Best Real Estate Investing Books

10 Best Real Estate Investing Books for Canadians

Let’s take a look at the 10 best real estate investing books! (In no particular order.)

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The Millionaire Real Estate Investor

by Gary Keller

Through inspiration and instruction, the founder of one of America’s fastest-growing real-estate franchise companies shows financial wealth builders how to profit in real estate, helping investors develop knowledge of the best models of investing combined with a fundamental understanding of money. Original.

 

 

Real Estate Investing For Canadians For Dummies

by Douglas Gray and Peter Mitham 

Real estate is a vital component of a well-balanced investment portfolio.  Real Estate Investing For Canadians For Dummies offers a clear, comprehensive look at investing in real estate in Canada—even if you feel priced out.

From investigating properties—and other investment options, such as REITs—to securing financing, managing properties, and knowing when to sell, real-life anecdotes and a balanced perspective make this the ideal book for people looking to explore this lucrative field.

• Explains to millennial investors how success is within their grasp
• Includes information on new mobile tools
• Shows you how to research, analyze and manage potential properties
• Covers how the real estate market goes through changes and cycles

This new edition of Real Estate Investing for Canadians For Dummies helps you confidently identify opportunities in a challenging market.

 

50 Real Estate Investing Calculations: Cash Flow, IRR, Value, Profit, Equity, Income, ROI, Depreciation, More

by Michael Lantrip 

When Real Estate Investors say, “I wish I’d known that,” this is what they are talking about. Real Estate Investing Calculations are the Rules of Real Estate Investing, and you won’t be successful without knowing them. Real Estate Investing offers you four huge benefits that other forms of investing do not.

*Cash Flow. *Asset Appreciation. *Financial Leverage. *Special Tax Treatment.

But your success will depend on how well you estimate these items before you purchase a property, and how well you manage them after you purchase. A basic rule of Business Management is “In order to manage, you must first measure.” And that’s the purpose of Real Estate Investing Calculations.

This book teaches you how to generate these numbers yourself, and explains their meanings. These Calculations are the tools of your trade, regardless of where your interest lies.

*Negotiating Real Estate. *Rental Property. *Fix and Flip. *Financial Freedom. *Great Deals. *Flipping Houses. *Estimating Rehab Costs. *Investing in Foreclosures. *Buying Without Cash or Credit. *Multi-Family. *Managing Rental Property. *Rehab Investing. *Property Management. *Section 1031 Exchange. *Triple Net Lease. *Delaware Statutory Trust. *Real Estate Exam. *Lease Agreements. *Apartment Rentals. *Self Directed IRA. *Investing. *Lowering Your Taxes. *Business Tax Deductions. *Tax Strategies. *Real Estate Finance. *Money Lending. *Real Estate License. *Due Diligence. *REIT. *NNN. *Real Estate Development. *Mortgage Broker. *Rental Agreements. *Apartment Buildings. *Site Selection. *Loopholes. *Limited Liability Companies. *Limited Partnerships. * Tax-Free Income. *Exchanging Properties. Real Estate Investing Calculations cover them all.

 

Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing: The Blueprint To Quitting Your Job With Real Estate – Even Without Experience Or Cash

by Michael Blank

Discover the (surprising) secret to lifelong financial freedom with real estate investing.

Real estate has always been a powerful tool for investing, and many people believe that a single-family home investment strategy will help them achieve their goals. However, the true path to financial freedom using real estate is found in apartment buildings.

Real estate investing expert and author Michael Blank learned that once investors did their first deal, the curious “Law of the First Deal” led to the second and third deals in rapid succession. Most were able to quit their jobs within 3-5 years of getting started.

Of course, when most people hear “apartment buildings” they immediately assume they need years of investing experience and money saved up to be able get into the game. This simply isn’t true.

Michael has compiled the results of his research into his new book, Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing: The Blueprint to Quitting Your Job with Real Estate – Even without Experience or Cash. He’s outlined the “Financial Freedom Blueprint” that guides you through your first multifamily deal, even if you have no prior experience or your own cash.

In this book, you’ll learn the secrets of being a successful apartment building investor, including:

• How to raise all the money you need to do your first deal.
• How to get your offers accepted even if you’re new to the game and don’t have proof of funds.
• How to analyze deals and make offers in as little as ten minutes.
• The #1 way to find the best deals.

Apartment building investing is the only true way to achieve financial freedom with real estate. And the best part? You can get started today, even if you don’t have prior experience or your own cash. You just need to follow the Financial Freedom Blueprint.

Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing is your guide to the world of apartment building investing. By the end, you’ll have all the information you need to do your first apartment building investment within the next 3-12 months – placing you just a few deals away from permanent financial freedom.

 

The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down: Real Life Strategies for Investing in Real Estate Using Other People’s Money

by Brandon Turner

Is Your Lack of Cash Holding You Back From Your Real Estate Dreams? Don’t let the contents of your wallet define your future. Discover the real-life strategies that smart investors are using in today’s market to invest in real estate with creativity! In The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down, active real estate investor and co-host of the BiggerPockets Podcast, Brandon Turner takes readers past the hype and dives into real-life strategies that investors across the world are using to invest in real estate using creativity – instead of their own cash. In This Book, You’ll Discover:

1. The Truth About No Money Down Investing. Investing with little to no money down is possible, but it’s not about some step by step strategy. It’s about a mindset.
2. Numerous Strategies to Mix and Match. Creative investing requires a creative mind, and this book will share numerous examples of creative deal-making.
3. Attract Private Money, Lenders, and Partners. There are millions of millionaires walking the streets. Discover the best way to attract them to you.
4. The Ugly Side of Creative Investing. Learn the downsides to all the strategies mentioned in this book, as well as tips for overcoming those problems.
5. Get Started with No Money or Experience. Looking for your first deal? Learn the best strategies for getting your feet wet without paying thousands!
6. Wholesaling, Flipping, Rentals, and More! No matter what niche or strategy you plan to use to build your real estate empire, this book can help you proceed.

 

 

The ABCs of Real Estate Investing: The Secrets of Finding Hidden Profits Most Investors Miss

by Ken McElroy 

This book will teach you how to:
– Achieve wealth and cash flow through real estate
– Find a property with real potential
– Show you how to unlock the myths that are holding you back
– Negotiating the deal based on the numbers
– Evaluate property and purchase price
– Increase your income through proven property management tools

 

Complete Taxation Guide to Canadian Real Estate Investing: How to Maximize Your Real Estate Portfolio and Minimize Tax

by Cherry Chan 

You may have already figured out that there are a few myths passed on in the real estate taxation world. Most accountants tell you incorporating is not beneficial but you always wonder why so many real estate investors incorporate their portfolio anyway. You may wonder the different type of deductions are available as real estate investors and whether you would still have any money left after the Tax Man grab his share. This book gives you all the answers you need to start your Canadian real estate investing journey. From basic taxation 101 to setting up a multi-layered corporate structure, this books provides a practical guide to maximize your deductions and lower your tax liability.

 

Real Estate Investing: Rental Property: A Beginner’s Guide on How to Build Multiple Massive Passive Income Streams and Create Generational Wealth Through Smart Buy and Hold

by Timothy Willink

Passive Income is something you build to last for years so you can have money coming in even when you sleep. Renting properties is a wise choice if you’re looking for long term solid passive income. This book shares with you all the secrets and prepares you for any event so that you can master the real estate world.

Currently, 36.6% of households are renting their homes. Every year this number rises, and many people are choosing to live in a rented house for various reasons. Investing in rental property is definitely a smart move that allows you to make more money. Of course, renting properties can be quite challenging, you need to have in mind the zone where your house is located, its condition and its maintenance. This book teaches you step by step strategies to you help you shape your Rental property business and maximize your profits safely.

 

The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs: The Investor’s Guide to Defining Your Renovation Plan, Building Your Budget, and Knowing Exactly How Much It All Costs

by J Scott 

How much does it really cost to flip a house? In this new second edition, get all the updated costs, upgrade details, and associated values when it comes to estimating your next renovation!

Determine how to accurately estimate all the costs you are likely to face during renovation―and get all of your rehab questions answered in a single place! In The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs, expert real estate investor and fix-and-flipper J Scott reveals the tried-and-tested steps of his professional framework and his methodology for precisely evaluating renovation costs from hundreds of his own successful rehab projects. Learn every detailed tip, trick, and tactic you need to accurately budget any house flipping project or investment property renovation.

You don’t need to be a contractor to flip houses, but you do need to know the fundamentals of budgeting and pricing your renovation―including everything from cosmetic renovations to complex installations and upgrades. Whether you are preparing to walk through your very first rehab project or you’re an experienced home flipper, this handbook will be your guide to identifying renovation projects, creating a scope of work, and staying on budget to ensure a timely profit!

 

How to Invest in Real Estate: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started

by Brandon Turner

It’s time to stop just thinking, talking, or dreaming about the future real estate investing can give you. It’s time to start doing…And this book will show you exactly where to start!

”How to Invest in Real Estate will catapult you 5-10 years ahead of where you are now. The content-rich chapters and corresponding stories of real estate investors give you guidance from the top real estate pros.”
―Ryan Harris, Super Bowl 50 Champion and real estate investor

Everyone knows real estate investing can be a powerful way to build wealth and achieve true financial freedom. But, because each person’s journey is different, knowing the first steps to take can be challenging.

That’s why two of the biggest names in the real estate world teamed up to write the most comprehensive manual ever written on getting started in the lucrative business of real estate investing. Josh Dorkin and Brandon Turner―longtime hosts of the world’s #1 real estate podcast, The BiggerPockets Podcast―give you an insider’s look at the many different niches and strategies that exist, so you can find which one works best for you, your resources, and your goals.

Unlike most traditional real estate books, this one won’t tell you there is “one secret path” to real estate success. Instead, it is packed with more than forty real-life stories of how real estate investors are finding success in today’s economy.

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