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Thirdstone Properties Book List

As avid rental property investors, we frequently get asked what books we recommend. Here is the Thirdstone Properties Rental Property Investing Book List, a compilation of titles that have profoundly influenced our investment strategies. The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner (2010, BiggerPockets Publishing) With nearly 400 pages of in-depth advice, this best-seller imparts practical strategies that real estate investors worldwide are using to build significant cash flow with rental properties. The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason (1989, Penguin Random House) Hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth. These timeless stories set you on a sure path to prosperity. Iacocca: An Autobiography by Lee Iacocca and William Novak (1986, Random House Publishing) Lee Iacocca tells how he changed the automobile industry in the 1960s by creating the Mustang and recounts the miraculous rebirth of Chrysler from near bankruptcy. Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio (2017, Avid Reader Press / Simon and Schuster) One of the world's most successful investors shares the unconventional principles he has developed and used over 40 years to create unique results in both life and business. Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene (2017, BiggerPockets Publishing) David Greene shows exactly how he built a multi-million dollar portfolio through buying, managing, and flipping out-of-state properties, often without ever seeing them in person. Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel and Blake Masters (2014, Crown Publishing Group) Presents an optimistic view of the future of progress in America and a new way of thinking about innovation: learning to ask questions that lead you to find value in unexpected places. The Most Important Thing: Uncommon Sense for the Thoughtful Investor by Howard Marks (2011, Columbia University Press) Howard Marks, cofounder of Oaktree Capital Management, shares four decades of insight into market opportunity and risk, now accessible to all investors. The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down by Brandon Turner (2014, BiggerPockets Publishing) Provides numerous strategies for leveraging other people's money for amazing returns on your initial investment, regardless of how much you have in your checking account. Disclaimer: Opinions expressed are solely those of the author. This material is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice.
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