Posted by Robert on January 14, 2003 at 01:11:52:
THanks for the reply. I have several books and courses by Mr. Hicks. I find his books to be very good, because they are very detailed, and give information not only on REI, but on other related business fields.
best books on real estate investing - Posted by lpar
Posted by lpar on January 08, 2003 at 16:19:10:
Hi I am new to this forum and to real estate. I wanted to learn about real estate investing and fliping properties. Could someone please suggest or point me in the right direction about which are the best books and other sources of information that I can start reading and learning from.
I have been going through the archives here on creonline and have done quiet a few searches on the internet for real estate book reviews but I am still unsure about which ones are actually helpfull and practical.
If someone could please help me I would really appriciate it.
Thanks,
Lpar - lpar@mail.com
Re: best books on real estate investing - Posted by Tracy
Posted by Tracy on January 09, 2003 at 11:31:47:
One of the best books that I’ve read lately is How To Use Real Estate Options To Control Undervalued Property by Thomas Lucier. It’s right to the point and very thorough.
Re: best books on real estate investing - Posted by JoeS
Posted by JoeS on January 09, 2003 at 10:53:15:
The two books I recommend are:
“How to create multiple streams of Income” by Peter Conti and David Finkel
and
“Flipping Properties”
By William Bronchick and Robert Dahlstrom
Also joining a real estate investors club in your area is invaluable. Check here http://www.nationalreia.com/ (Click affiliated groups0 to see if there is one in your state. Good luck!
Re: best books on real estate investing - Posted by Tomcat (NY)
Posted by Tomcat (NY) on January 09, 2003 at 24:24:50:
I really like No Money Down by Robert Allen. He’s got some good ideas. There are a bunch of books in the Real Estate section of the book store. I would read 3 or 4 good ones. Stay away from HICKS. His books are a sham. He sounds like a used car salesman. Also, look for information on the internet. Even though you’re looking for flipping properties, you really should learn about lease options. Lease options are a very powerful tool once you learn to use them. I would also look for good ads either fliers, posters or newspaper. If you want to make money at this game, you have to find “inventory”. The only way to do that is to use good ads.
Tomcat
Re: best books on real estate investing - Posted by M. Martin
Posted by M. Martin on January 08, 2003 at 18:06:30:
Try a search on posts by Jim Kennedy. He posted an excellent list of REI books here about a month ago. Also check out johntreed.com for REI Gurus’ books and course reviews.
Re: best books on real estate investing - Posted by Matt
Posted by Matt on January 08, 2003 at 16:48:48:
Try the following:
In your sparetime go read as many books as you can at Barnes and Noble. Start with NoThing down by Robert Allen.
Good luck to you.
Matt
Re: best books on real estate investing - Posted by Robert
Posted by Robert on January 09, 2003 at 11:04:13:
I’ve always heard that the re investing books by Mr Hicks were among the best, could you explain why you say that they are a sham?
Re: best books on real estate investing - Posted by lpar
Posted by lpar on January 09, 2003 at 01:28:10:
Thanks for all the information I really appriciate it.
Re: best books on real estate investing - Posted by lpar
Posted by lpar on January 09, 2003 at 01:29:12:
Thanks very much for all the information I really appriciate it.
Re: best books on real estate investing - Posted by lpar
Posted by lpar on January 09, 2003 at 01:30:14:
Thanks for all the information I really appriciate it.
Re: best books on real estate investing - Posted by John (Rome)
Posted by John (Rome) on January 10, 2003 at 10:33:37:
hmm…don’t know who told you…but i whole heartedly disagree…I have a couple…(thought I’d give him a second chance)…and…well…he blew it IMHO.
Cheers.
J.