{"id":5731,"date":"2024-01-19T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/?p=5731"},"modified":"2026-03-17T19:36:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T23:36:19","slug":"top-ten-must-read-books-for-real-estate-investors-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/top-ten-must-read-books-for-real-estate-investors-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Ten Must-Read Books for Real Estate Investors in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Is learning more about real estate investing among your New Year\u2019s resolutions? Here\u2019s a list of books for 2024 that will give you a well-rounded \u2014 and profitable \u2014 education.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this Article:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/top-ten-must-read-books-for-real-estate-investors-in-2024\/#1_How_to_Invest_in_Real_Estate_The_Ultimate_Beginners_Guide_to_Getting_Started\" >1. How to Invest in Real Estate: The Ultimate Beginner\u2019s Guide to Getting Started<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/top-ten-must-read-books-for-real-estate-investors-in-2024\/#2_From_Passive_to_Passionate_How_to_Quit_Your_Job_%E2%80%93_Grow_Your_Wealth_%E2%80%93_and_Turn_Your_Passions_into_Profits\" >2. From Passive to Passionate: How to Quit Your Job \u2013 Grow Your Wealth \u2013 and Turn Your Passions into Profits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/top-ten-must-read-books-for-real-estate-investors-in-2024\/#3_Small_and_Mighty_Real_Estate_Investor_How_to_Reach_Financial_Freedom_with_Fewer_Rental_Properties\" >3. Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor: How to Reach Financial Freedom with Fewer Rental Properties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/top-ten-must-read-books-for-real-estate-investors-in-2024\/#4_Future-Proofing_Real_Estate_AIs_Game-Changing_Influence_on_the_Real_Estate_Industry\" >4. Future-Proofing Real Estate: AI\u2019s Game-Changing Influence on the Real Estate Industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/top-ten-must-read-books-for-real-estate-investors-in-2024\/#5_The_Real_Estate_Investors_Manifesto_The_Core_Concepts_to_Making_Informed_Real_Estate_Investment_Decisions\" >5. The Real Estate Investor\u2019s Manifesto: The Core Concepts to Making Informed Real Estate Investment Decisions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/top-ten-must-read-books-for-real-estate-investors-in-2024\/#6_The_Book_on_Negotiating_Real_Estate_Expert_Strategies_for_Getting_the_Best_Deals_When_Buying_and_Selling\" >6. The Book on Negotiating Real Estate: Expert Strategies for Getting the Best Deals When Buying and Selling&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/top-ten-must-read-books-for-real-estate-investors-in-2024\/#7_Foreclosures_Unlocked_Your_Key_to_Success_in_Real_Estate_Investing\" >7. Foreclosures Unlocked: Your Key to Success in Real Estate Investing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/top-ten-must-read-books-for-real-estate-investors-in-2024\/#8_Cash_Flow_Real_Estate_Investing_In_Your_Spare_Time\" >8. Cash Flow Real Estate Investing: In Your Spare Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/top-ten-must-read-books-for-real-estate-investors-in-2024\/#9_Wealth_Without_Cash_Supercharge_Your_Real_Estate_Investing_with_Subject-to_Seller_Financing_and_Other_Creative_Deals\" >9. Wealth Without Cash: Supercharge Your Real Estate Investing with Subject-to, Seller Financing, and Other Creative Deals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/top-ten-must-read-books-for-real-estate-investors-in-2024\/#10_Skip_the_Flip_Secrets_the_1_Know_About_Real_Estate_Investing\" >10. Skip the Flip: Secrets the 1% Know About Real Estate Investing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_to_Invest_in_Real_Estate_The_Ultimate_Beginners_Guide_to_Getting_Started\"><\/span>1. How to Invest in Real Estate: The Ultimate Beginner\u2019s Guide to Getting Started<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/71kJ36GZetL._SY522_-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Invest in Real Estate: The Ultimate Beginner\u2019s Guide to Getting Started\" class=\"wp-image-5768\" width=\"174\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/71kJ36GZetL._SY522_-1.jpg 348w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/71kJ36GZetL._SY522_-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The two hosts of the most popular real estate podcast, Brandon Turner and Josh Dorkin of The BiggerPockets Podcast, teamed up to write the\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/How-Invest-Real-Estate-Beginners\/dp\/099758470X\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=How+to+Invest+in+Real+Estate%3A+The+Ultimate+Beginner%27s+Guide+to+Getting+Started+%2B+paperback&amp;qid=1613613442&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1\/\" target=\"_blank\">complete how-to<\/a>\u00a0on getting started in real estate investing. The world of real estate has all sorts of strategies and niches, and this book will help you find the ones that work for your situation and goals. It contains 40 real-life stories detailing the experiences of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/7-real-estate-investing-tips-for-beginner-investors\/\" target=\"_blank\">new investors<\/a> to inspire and give you ideas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_From_Passive_to_Passionate_How_to_Quit_Your_Job_%E2%80%93_Grow_Your_Wealth_%E2%80%93_and_Turn_Your_Passions_into_Profits\"><\/span>2. From Passive to Passionate: How to Quit Your Job \u2013 Grow Your Wealth \u2013 and Turn Your Passions into Profits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/61elQlbK0zL._SY522_.jpg\" alt=\"From Passive to Passionate: How to Quit Your Job \u2013 Grow Your Wealth \u2013 and Turn Your Passions into Profits\" class=\"wp-image-5776\" width=\"174\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/61elQlbK0zL._SY522_.jpg 348w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/61elQlbK0zL._SY522_-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Passive-Passionate-Wealth-Passions-Profits\/dp\/B0CLPKKDXJ\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon Bestseller<\/a> with 229 five-star ratings is a great read for anyone wanting financial freedom. It\u2019s an invitation to completely reimagine your relationship with work and could nudge you to begin your career in real estate and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/10-ways-of-making-your-investments-work-for-you-in-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\">make the investments that you\u2019ve always dreamed of<\/a> but haven\u2019t yet accomplished! Jam packed with strategies. If you need step-by-step actions to clarify and direct your 2024 business goals, read this book!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>It\u2019s an excellent guide for those new to real estate investing.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Small_and_Mighty_Real_Estate_Investor_How_to_Reach_Financial_Freedom_with_Fewer_Rental_Properties\"><\/span>3. Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor: How to Reach Financial Freedom with Fewer Rental Properties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/71edv2Uph5L._SL1500_-2.jpg\" alt=\" Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor: How to Reach Financial Freedom with Fewer Rental Properties\" class=\"wp-image-5796\" width=\"174\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/71edv2Uph5L._SL1500_-2.jpg 348w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/71edv2Uph5L._SL1500_-2-187x300.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Author Chad Carson, also known as Coach Carson, wrote\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1960178008?tag=uuid10-20\" target=\"_blank\">Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor<\/a>\u00a0to share his practical strategies for real estate investors who want to build financial freedom without taking on the equivalent of a second job. Carson, a South Carolina writer, teacher, and entrepreneur, was able to reach financial independence by age 37 through his real estate investments. In this book, Carson emphasizes the importance of achieving a balanced life while building real estate wealth. It\u2019s an excellent guide for those new to real estate investing, showing how and why a portfolio of just <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/see-how-to-increase-your-rental-profits\/\" target=\"_blank\">a few real estate properties can set you up for financial independence<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Future-Proofing_Real_Estate_AIs_Game-Changing_Influence_on_the_Real_Estate_Industry\"><\/span>4. Future-Proofing Real Estate: AI\u2019s Game-Changing Influence on the Real Estate Industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/61-1VlJK7CL._SL1500_-1.jpg\" alt=\"Future-Proofing Real Estate: AI\u2019s Game-Changing Influence on the Real Estate Industry\" class=\"wp-image-5799\" width=\"169\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/61-1VlJK7CL._SL1500_-1.jpg 338w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/61-1VlJK7CL._SL1500_-1-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>AI is our future, and learning how it affects the real estate industry and investing is critical. Brett Baker\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0C1J9F9QK?tag=uuid10-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Future-Proofing Real Estate<\/a>&nbsp;book&nbsp;discusses the way AI is already changing real estate and the fundamental qualities that humans possess that AI cannot replicate. Those real estate agents and investors who learn the ropes concerning AI now should have better results in the future. The book discusses ways in which people access real estate information with AI, as well as strategies to use during the AI transition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baker, a native of Southern California, is the son of a real estate broker. Watching his dad own and manage multiple franchises got him hooked on real estate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_Real_Estate_Investors_Manifesto_The_Core_Concepts_to_Making_Informed_Real_Estate_Investment_Decisions\"><\/span>5. The Real Estate Investor\u2019s Manifesto: The Core Concepts to Making Informed Real Estate Investment Decisions&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/61OovIpOZML._SL1176_-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Real Estate Investor\u2019s Manifesto: The Core Concepts to Making Informed Real Estate Investment Decisions \" class=\"wp-image-5800\" width=\"174\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/61OovIpOZML._SL1176_-1.jpg 348w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/61OovIpOZML._SL1176_-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Success in real estate investing depends on making informed decisions. This <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BRDHLJ8H?tag=uuid10-20\" target=\"_blank\">book<\/a>\u00a0by Matthew Garland, also known as MG the Mortgage Guy, gives you the information you need to make smart investment decisions, whether that involves determining your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/how-to-plan-your-real-estate-investment-strategy-for-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\">investment strategy<\/a>, building the right real estate team, analyzing properties, the ins and outs of rehab financing, and much more. This manifesto is designed to set you up for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matthew Garland is a homeownership advocate. He encourages people to become homeowners and empowers them by equipping them with the skills and resources to do this no matter their current status.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>These practical steps are laid out clearly so that you can win in negotiations.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_The_Book_on_Negotiating_Real_Estate_Expert_Strategies_for_Getting_the_Best_Deals_When_Buying_and_Selling\"><\/span>6. The Book on Negotiating Real Estate: Expert Strategies for Getting the Best Deals When Buying and Selling&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/81LNCdNnPbL._SL1500_-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Book on Negotiating Real Estate: Expert Strategies for Getting the Best Deals When Buying and Selling \" class=\"wp-image-5801\" width=\"174\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/81LNCdNnPbL._SL1500_-1.jpg 348w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/81LNCdNnPbL._SL1500_-1-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by three expert investors, J Scott, Mark Ferguson, and Carol Scott, this\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Book-Negotiating-Real-Estate-Strategies\/dp\/1947200062?\" target=\"_blank\">book<\/a>\u00a0teaches you <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/negotiations-101-for-real-estate-investors\/\" target=\"_blank\">the art of negotiation<\/a>. No matter the issue, ranging from contract renegotiation when unforeseen problems arise to last-minute concessions prior to closing, you will find it addressed here. Find out how to obtain the information necessary to create favorable outcomes, along with strategies for determining optimal offers and counteroffers. These practical steps are laid out clearly so that you can win in negotiations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Foreclosures_Unlocked_Your_Key_to_Success_in_Real_Estate_Investing\"><\/span>7. Foreclosures Unlocked: Your Key to Success in Real Estate Investing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/61DQYoqs5tL._SL1500_-1.jpg\" alt=\"Foreclosures Unlocked: Your Key to Success in Real Estate Investing\" class=\"wp-image-5802\" width=\"174\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/61DQYoqs5tL._SL1500_-1.jpg 348w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/61DQYoqs5tL._SL1500_-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Foreclosures-Unlocked-Success-Estate-Investing\/dp\/1957048883\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GNDRFA10O39G&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ia_krT_5dcawebJ4_aXndnAUOVTq6OT_iYJzs5HO9uQ.ue2l0zzSPLC19WjRphY1K7X7qZqR3vskOgm9mq0zcH4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Foreclosures+Unlocked%3A+Your+Key+to+Success+in+Real+Estate+Investing&amp;qid=1705363130&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=foreclosures+unlocked+your+key+to+success+in+real+estate+investing%2Cstripbooks%2C173&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\">year-old book<\/a> by Matthew Tortoriello and Kevin Shippe, who are multi-million-dollar real estate investors, share their experiences with you, so you can avoid their mistakes and make money from foreclosures, so you can try your hand at buying a property at a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/11-questions-newbies-have-about-starting-in-foreclosure-auctions\/\" target=\"_blank\">foreclosure auction<\/a>. A practical approach complemented by real-life examples, it is chock full of information and will teach you how to navigate the foreclosure process!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Cash_Flow_Real_Estate_Investing_In_Your_Spare_Time\"><\/span>8. Cash Flow Real Estate Investing: In Your Spare Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/71LLPJCS8gL._SL1360_-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cash Flow Real Estate Investing: In Your Spare Time\" class=\"wp-image-5803\" width=\"174\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/71LLPJCS8gL._SL1360_-1.jpg 348w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/71LLPJCS8gL._SL1360_-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For 20 years, Robert Scott has invested in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cash-Flow-Real-Estate-Investing\/dp\/0578815915\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BX2O8RGAEWS1&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.__lSJYSH4ZZqYkRNWww196VY9ZBpe_CeLzvfsSIxrPs.wm6-QQx25UlvRL295aRFRCyncK_tNLrux3-a9Gu9FPA&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Cash+Flow+Real+Estate+Investing%3A+In+Your+Spare+Time&amp;qid=1705363193&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=cash+flow+real+estate+investing+in+your+spare+time%2Cstripbooks%2C155&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\">real estate across the nation<\/a>. He began investing while in the US Navy and with a modest income has built his real estate portfolio. His book is a guide to obtaining financing for your properties. He analyzes details on what makes a profitable real estate investment and gives tips on how to generate <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/7-real-estate-investing-strategies-for-passive-income\/\" target=\"_blank\">passive income<\/a> that can last you a lifetime. He currently holds nearly 500 rental properties for rental income!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>These creative strategies are truly game-changing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Wealth_Without_Cash_Supercharge_Your_Real_Estate_Investing_with_Subject-to_Seller_Financing_and_Other_Creative_Deals\"><\/span>9. Wealth Without Cash: Supercharge Your Real Estate Investing with Subject-to, Seller Financing, and Other Creative Deals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/81lGF92ILFL._SL1500_-1.jpg\" alt=\"Wealth Without Cash: Supercharge Your Real Estate Investing with Subject-to, Seller Financing, and Other Creative Deals\" class=\"wp-image-5804\" width=\"174\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/81lGF92ILFL._SL1500_-1.jpg 348w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/81lGF92ILFL._SL1500_-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to get started in real estate but don\u2019t have much money? This number two\u00a0<em>Wall Street Journal<\/em>\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wealth-without-Cash-Supercharge-Subject\/dp\/1947200887\/ref=sr_1_4?hvadid=580766356310&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=1022074&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=3965684340228726562&amp;hvtargid=kwd-365703535&amp;hydadcr=21933_13324183&amp;keywords=best+real+estate+investing+books&amp;qid=1699932285&amp;sr=8-4\" target=\"_blank\">bestseller<\/a>\u00a0shows you how to get started in real estate investing without money. Author Pace Morby, host of A&amp;E\u2019s Triple Digit Flip, provides everything you need to know about creative financing. Learn how to build a portfolio of off-market deals without using your cash. Discover the most common types of seller objections and how to overcome them. These creative strategies are truly game-changing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Skip_the_Flip_Secrets_the_1_Know_About_Real_Estate_Investing\"><\/span>10. Skip the Flip: Secrets the 1% Know About Real Estate Investing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/61ReRkIbpL._SL1323_-1.jpg\" alt=\"Skip the Flip: Secrets the 1% Know About Real Estate Investing\" class=\"wp-image-5805\" width=\"174\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/61ReRkIbpL._SL1323_-1.jpg 348w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/61ReRkIbpL._SL1323_-1-202x300.jpg 202w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What do the one percent know about real estate investing that ordinary investors don\u2019t? Author Hayden Crabtree explains in\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Skip-Flip-Secrets-Estate-Investing-ebook\/dp\/B086XFRL4P\/ref=sr_1_18?hvadid=580766356310&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=1022074&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=3965684340228726562&amp;hvtargid=kwd-365703535&amp;hydadcr=21933_13324183&amp;keywords=best+real+estate+investing+books&amp;qid=1699932285&amp;sr=8-18\" target=\"_blank\">Skip the Flip<\/a>.\u00a0Learn about large tax benefits that make it possible for an investor to buy a property for the same amount of money they were going to pay in taxes. Then, there\u2019s the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/section-31-tax-deferred-exchange-an-investors-guide-to-benefits-and-advantages\/\" target=\"_blank\">1031 exchange<\/a>, which allows you to take those sales proceeds and buy another property with that money and not pay taxes on the gains. Crabtree is the founder of MyPropertyStats.com, real estate software that analyzes investments and manages real estate portfolios.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is learning more about real estate investing among your New Year\u2019s resolutions? Here\u2019s a list of books for 2024 that will give you a well-rounded \u2014 and profitable \u2014 education.&nbsp; 1. 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