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Real estate

Books on buying, selling, investing in and building real estate, written by agents, brokers, investors, developers and lenders.

Many are written for one kind of reader: first-time buyers, agents building a business, or investors working on a particular strategy.

This shelf holds 42 books. Publication years run from 2015 to 2025. 3 of them have an audiobook edition. The most-rated on Amazon are Dirt Rich, Be the Better Broker, Creative Cash. The list below is sorted by how many ratings each book has on Amazon, so the most-read titles come first.

Books on this shelf

Cover of Dirt Rich by Mark Podolsky

Dirt Rich

Mark Podolsky · Audiobook

Real estate investment is nothing new, but attaining financial freedom through property without ever having to deal with the headaches of renters, renovations, or rodents isn’t something you hear about every day. Yet with Mark Podolsky’s tried-and-true…

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Cover of Be the Better Broker by Dustan Woodhouse

Be the Better Broker

Dustan Woodhouse

Are you still trying to figure out what to do with your life? Are you considering a career in real estate, finance or insurance? What about becoming a Mortgage Broker? Be the Better Broker is a series of books that teaches the core principles of successful…

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Cover of Creative Cash by Gino Barbaro

Creative Cash

The Complete Guide to Master Lease Options and Seller Financing for Investing in Real Estate

Gino Barbaro · 2021

Think you can’t afford to invest in multifamily real estate? Now, you can. Discover the best-kept secrets of the two creative, effective financing strategies other investors don’t want you to know about: Master Lease Options and Seller Financing. Real…

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Cover of More Money, Less Hustle by Jess Lenouvel

More Money, Less Hustle

Jess Lenouvel · 2022

Unlimited earning potential, personal freedom, and self-made success: these are a few of the reasons you may have become a real estate agent. But the rules of the game have changed, thanks to social media. In the digital age, if you want to stand out as an…

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Cover of Busting the Real Estate Investing Lies by Kim Butler

Busting the Real Estate Investing Lies

Kim Butler

If you think that real estate investment is risky, costly, time-consuming, and complicated, think again. Investing in real estate is actually the smartest, most powerful tactic to create a reliable, passive form of income, if you use it right. In Busting the…

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Billion Dollar Portfolio

Brent Sprenkle

We admire them. We want to be them. But we don’t understand how they do it. How do commercial real estate investors create portfolios worth billions? As an experienced investor, you know that patience and hard work are equally as important as trying to take…

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Active Life, Passive Income

Achieve Financial Independence through Real Estate Investing

Nathaniel Lambert · 2021

Are you ready for real financial independence? You know the old saying “It takes money to make money”? What if you could learn how to use other people’s money (and other people’s time) to achieve your own success and live the life you’ve always wanted? In…

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Cover of Syndicating Is a B*tch by Bruce Petersen

Syndicating Is a B*tch

And Other Truths You Haven't Been Told

Bruce Petersen · 2020

If you're in real estate, you've heard of syndication. It's the new industry gold rush, and much like the dotcom bubble in the late 1990s, investors are wondering if they should get in on the action or wait for the market to correct. Award-winning syndicator…

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Commercial Real Estate Investing

Mike Sowers · 2021 · Audiobook

Getting bored with residential real estate? Do the exact same thing in the commercial space for ten times the profit, with no extra time, money, risk, or corporate red tape. Most commercial real estate books leave you with plenty of information but no idea…

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Best In Class

How to Manage Your Multifamily Asset, Avoid Mistakes, and Build Wealth through Real Estate

Kyle Mitchell · 2021

Feeling overwhelmed by your investment property? There are plenty of books about investing in multifamily real estate, but few that tell you what to do with that property once you own it. Best In Class lays out everything you need to become a Best in Class…

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Open for Business

Tyler Cauble

For too long, commercial real estate expert Tyler Cauble has witnessed the damage caused by small business owners not knowing all the facts before signing a lease. He’s working to change that. In this book, Tyler guides you through everything you need to know…

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Cover of Life on Your Terms by Letizia Alto

Life on Your Terms

Why Doctors Use Real Estate Investments to Set Themselves Free and How You Can Too

Letizia Alto · 2023

It’s no secret that medicine has changed. Quality metrics and reimbursement are now prioritized over patient interests and compassionate care. Doctors are seen, and treated, as replaceable cogs in a profit-making machine. As a doctor, how do you shake up a…

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Attract

Josh Schoenly

In today’s real estate world, many agents feel as though they’re losing. They are trained to market themselves in a miserable and stressful manner: shouting to the masses and begging for business. It’s humiliating and ineffective. Plus, there are no…

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The B.O.S.S. Retirement Blueprint

Your Guide to a Secure and Independent Retirement

Ryan and Tyson Thacker · 2021

As you near the end of your career, you shouldn’t have to become a retirement planner to ensure you get to enjoy peace of mind during retirement. You’ve diligently saved your entire life, but now, you need an expert guide to help you avoid costly pitfalls…

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Cover of Blueprint by Garry Creath

Blueprint

Garry Creath

As a professional REALTOR®, it's easy to forget that you're not just selling real estate, you're running a business. Chances are, the training you've received has been focused on regulations and legal issues, but did nothing to increase your sales, marketing…

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Win-Win Revolution

Bill Bymel

Nearly a decade after the subprime mortgage meltdown of 2008, tens of billions of dollars' worth of real estate remains in distress, and there are sizeable profits to be made by investors in the secondary market. Purchasing nonperforming loans (NPLs) from…

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Cover of Catching Knives by Jake Harris

Catching Knives

Jake Harris · 2021

Buy when there’s blood in the streets, even when the blood is your own., Baron Rothschild Almost every decade, in every recession, you have the chance to change your life. Big returns. Passive income. Financial freedom. Even investors with little experience…

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The Household Endowment Model

Wealth Planning for Affluent Families

Vince Annable · 2019

Your wealth should not live and die with the downturns and upticks of the stock market. But if your advisor stuck you with a prehistoric investment model of stocks and bonds, your heart drops, along with your portfolio value, any time the market takes a…

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Cover of Industrial Intelligence by Justin Smith

Industrial Intelligence

Justin Smith · 2021 · Audiobook

Are you an executive looking to physically expand your business? Justin Smith is a commercial real estate broker who has helped his clients close more than 500 real estate transactions worth roughly half a billion dollars in consideration. In Industrial…

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Cover of Get Rich, but Not Quick by Edward Beck

Get Rich, but Not Quick

Edward Beck

“Fix and flip” television shows have inspired dreams of fast money and a flexible lifestyle. If they’ve got you entertaining visions of flipping homes, you should know that making a profit won’t necessarily be quick or easy. But you can do it, and be ethical…

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Cover of Death of a Real Estate Salesman by Jarred Kessler

Death of a Real Estate Salesman

Jarred Kessler

Ever wonder what a realtor does to deserve a disproportionately expensive 4%-6% commission on the sale of your home? They claim to offer unlimited exposure and transaction expertise and to act as an irreplaceable mediator in the negotiation process. In…

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EB-5 2.0

Kevin Wright

Since 1990, the Immigration Investor Visa Program (EB-5) has enabled American real estate developers raising capital for projects from foreign investors seeking to relocate to the United States. In recent years, however, lack of clear regulations, failure to…

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Cover of Do the Work Once, Get Paid Forever by John Bogdasarian

Do the Work Once, Get Paid Forever

John Bogdasarian

Real estate investing might not seem very sexy, but it’s the most solid, dependable, predictably profitable way to diversify a portfolio. And you don’t have to be an expert to make very solid returns. All you need is the right partner and the guidance…

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Cover of Rockstar Real Estate Investing by Jessi Johnson

Rockstar Real Estate Investing

Jessi Johnson

Making serious income from the real estate market is safer and easier than you think. Jessi Johnson and Kyle Green know the secrets to investing in and profiting from real estate, and, with some confidence and their surefire tips and tricks, you can become a…

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Cover of REAL Experience by Kevin Wasie

REAL Experience

The Tactical Field Guide for Buying and Selling a Home

Kevin Wasie · 2021

We find comfort in our homes. They’re where we create memories, gather with our friends and family, and sleep every night, knowing we’re protected. When you decide to buy, sell, or invest in a home, it’s not just a house, it’s the groundwork for your future…

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Cover of Sunshine State Strategy by Ryan Kinser

Sunshine State Strategy

Your Essential Guide to Becoming a Florida Resident

Ryan Kinser · 2023

Financial advisors Ryan Kinser and Brett Oley have successfully helped hundreds of people like you become Florida residents. In Sunshine State Strategy, these experts guide you through the process of taking advantage of the benefits of living in the land of…

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The REAL Perspective

Secret Investments Your Financial Advisor Won't Tell You About

Mike Brown · 2020

If you’re an investor, you know that not all financial advisors have their clients’ best interests in mind. You also probably know that building long-term wealth strictly on Wall Street is nearly impossible. But who can you trust, and where do you go for the…

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Financial Freedom

Ed Parcaut · 2023

“Ninety percent of all millionaires become so through owning real estate.”, Andrew CarnegieFor most first-time home buyers, their biggest challenge isn’t in qualifying for a loan or securing a down payment. These steps are part of a larger, lengthier process…

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Trust Your Gut

Karalynn Cromeens · 2025

Protect your business and preserve your peace of mind. As a residential contractor, chances are you’ve seen it all: litigation threats, withheld payments, and indecisive clients who change plans midproject or, worse, abandon a project altogether. Are you…

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VIDA

Ron Lovett · 2025

Housing that changes lives: the disruption no one saw coming. What if affordable housing wasn’t just a place to live? What if it became a launchpad for reshaping lives, where tenants are treated as valued customers? In VIDA, Ron Lovett shares his bold…

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Cover of Landlord Secrets by Mike Lautensack

Landlord Secrets

Mike Lautensack · 2024

FILL VACANCIES FASTER. KEEP TENANTS LONGER. MAXIMIZE YOUR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS. Real estate investing continues to be one of the best avenues for people to achieve life-altering wealth. However, real estate investments require rent-paying tenants to…

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The Ground Floor

Kevin Saxe · 2015

The commercial real estate leasing industry is broken. I know, because I’m a part of it. Our industry (among others) has remained stagnant for years by failing to make any significant movement towards creating practices or service standards that yield…

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Cover of Passive Prospecting by Levi Lascsak

Passive Prospecting

Dominate Your Market without Cold Calling, Chasing Clients, or Spending Money on Ads

Levi Lascsak · 2023

One million dollars and $6,250 per video. This is how much Levi Lascsak and Travis Plumb made in their first year marketing their new real estate business on YouTube. By the first seven months of their second year, they surpassed $2.6 million and $47,000 per…

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The Millionaire Money Moves Supplemental Investment Guide

Cedric Nash · 2023

This supplemental investment guide takes the principles laid out in Why Should White Guys Have All the Wealth? and teaches you how to build wealth in the stock market, in real estate, through entrepreneurship, and with alternative investments. Complete with…

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The Real Real Estate Agent

Aarin Chung · 2023

Every real estate agent knows that in order to grow their business, they need to grow their database. But today, agents are caught between outdated practices like door knocking and overly automated methods like complex digital bots. Old-school agents are…

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Middle Class to Millionaire

David Vernich · 2022

Is it still possible for a middle-class American to become a millionaire? Imagine creating enough passive income to surpass your earned active income. Imagine living without worrying about current expenses or the next recession. Imagine securing your…

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Cover of Taxes, Assets & Heirs by Bill & Chad Hrapmann

Taxes, Assets & Heirs

Personal Wealth Management for Business Owners

Bill & Chad Hrapmann · 2022

Only 30 percent of families maintain wealth through the third generation. You’ve spent a lifetime sacrificing and building wealth, and as you and your adult children grow older, you’ve begun to wonder: Will I be part of the 70 percent who fail, or among those…

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Cover of The Full Fee Agent by Chris Voss

The Full Fee Agent

How to Stack the Odds in Your Favor as a Real Estate Professional

Chris Voss · 2022

You got into real estate because you wanted flexibility, freedom, and a big upside. Instead, you’re working 24/7, freedom is the last thing you feel, and every dollar is a struggle. The kicker: you rarely (if ever) charge your full fee. Most days, you feel…

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House Poor No More

Romana King · 2021

There are plenty of books on how to buy, sell, or invest in real estate. But there isn’t one that brings together homeownership with money management investing and retirement planning. This is that book.”, Bruce Sellery, author of Moolala and CEO of Credit…

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Cover of The Scope Statement by Damian Carroll

The Scope Statement

Damian Carroll · 2021

Thinking about a home remodel? Most customers spend at least 30% more than their expected budget, and sometimes a lot more. A good scope statement can save you tons of time, money, and headaches. A scope statement captures information about your remodel…

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Cover of The Ultimate Real Estate Machine by Jason Williford

The Ultimate Real Estate Machine

How Team Leaders Can Build a Prestigious Brand and Have Explosive Growth with More Freedom and Less Risk

Jason Williford · 2021

Jay Abraham is known as “The 21.7 Billion Dollar Man” and “The Godfather of Marketing.” For over forty years, he has assisted more than 10,000 businesses in over 1,000 different industries. He is known as the highest-paid business and marketing consultant in…

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Cover of The Next Wave of Influence in Real Estate by Jimmy Rex

The Next Wave of Influence in Real Estate

Jimmy Rex · 2019

As a 23-year-old kid, Jimmy Rex wanted to be the top-producing real estate agent in his market within two years. After selling ninety-eight homes his second year, it looked like Jimmy was on his way to achieving that goal. Just a few years later, he was broke…

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