To be involved in real estate entails a lot of getting acquainted with concepts and terminologies. And it can be a bit of an overwhelming process, especially for those who don't have a well-versed professional to guide them. Reading an excellent real estate book for beginners, however, is a good starting point.
So, here is a list of real estate for books for beginners that you can dive into.
Real Estate Investing For Dummies
This book intends to help prospective investors like you get a full understanding of the ins and outs of real estate investing if you are considering investing in real estate. This book is the fourth edition of the book Real Estate Investing For Dummies, written by experts Robert Griswold and Eric Tyson.
Some of the book's highlights include the Tax Reform and Jobs Act bill, Triple nets or NNN investment and REIT/TIC, and the best investment property types according to the type of investor.
This book will also provide you with how-guides on preparing to buy a property, identifying what property to buy, performing due diligence, closing a real estate transaction, and more,
Read: 5 Essential Tips for Veteran Home Buyers
Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies
Whether you are a budding real estate agent or a seasoned real estate professional, Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies has something for you. This paperback edition of the book authored by Dirk Zeller provides tips and tricks on successfully selling high-value homes, selling short sales without scaring off your buyers, and dealing with commercial and residential real estate and so much more.
Flipping Houses For Dummies
Flipping houses can be a profitable venture, that is if you get to do the job right. This paperback version of Flipping Houses For Dummies provides a comprehensive how-to guide on finding the perfect property to flip, secure that mortgage, enhance the curb appeal of the property, and more.
Commercial Real Estate Investing For Dummies
The Commercial Real Estate Investing For Dummies paperback version is a comprehensive source of information for people looking to invest in commercial real estate. This book by authors Peter Conti and Peter Harris cover the entire commercial real estate investing process. It offers no-nonsense advice on how to negotiate and close win-win deals.
Do you want to know how to find great properties to invest in? Do you want to learn how to size up sellers or finance your CRE investment, perhaps? This book has the answers to these questions and much more.
Dictionary of Real Estate Terms
Barron's Business Dictionaries' Dictionary of Real Estate Terms is a must-have reference book for home buyers, home sellers, real estate professionals, students, investors, or lawyers. The book offers more than 3,000 real estate terms and definitions, plus 200 line illustrations, graphs, tables, and charts, and mortgage payment tables, measurements table, and a list of standard abbreviations.
Home Buying Kit for Dummies
If you are looking to purchase your dream house but don't quite know how and where to start, this book is for you. Eric Tyson and Ray Brown's Home Buying Kit for Dummies provides advice and strategies for buying a home according to the market condition and more valuable information and tips.
