Whether you plan to invest in the short or long-term rental industries or even commercial real estate, we’ve got you covered with our picks for the best real estate investing books. Amanda Han and Matthew McFarland are both certified public accountants, and they draw on their knowledge and expertise to offer a thorough tax guide for real estate investors in “The Book on Tax Strategies.” If you’re not sure how depreciation works, for example, or how to use a self-directed IRA to buy real estate investments, you can get pointers on both here. It’s a must-read to add to the list if you’re looking for strategies and tips to minimize what you owe to Uncle Sam on your real estate investments. Read Next: The Best Personal Finance Books The book covers the biggest myths about money and investing that often prevent people from achieving millionaire status, as well as how to vet real estate opportunities to find the ones that prove most profitable. You don’t have to be rich to appreciate the strategies and techniques Keller advocates, but it’s possible that you could get rich in real estate by applying the principles he touts. Greene, who has built a multi-million dollar portfolio, goes into the strategies he has implemented from investing in over 20 rental properties. Learn how to find great deals in any state regardless of where you live, how to identify which neighborhoods to buy (and which to pass up on), how to renovate a project remotely, and more. “The Intelligent REIT Investor” outlines the most important concepts associated with REIT investing as a wealth-building strategy. Specifically, the authors dive into how to evaluate and choose which REITs to invest in, based on your overall goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon for investing. If you’re interested in adding REITs to your portfolio but you have no clue where to start, this book can help you get your feet wet without getting in over your head.
