Looking for a good book to enjoy during the cold weekend weather? If you’re tired of the same old thing and looking for some quality content that will help build your knowledge base in the multifamily investment world, we have some suggestions. BAM founder and CEO, Ivan Barratt, has shared some of his favorite books and we’re passing those titles on to our readers in today’s BAM Blog…
Ivan helpfully split up his recommendations between some lighter reads and books you might want to pick if you’re interested in taking a deeper dive in the subject matter. Ivan notes that these aren’t all strictly about real estate, but will still help you in being a multi-cycle multifamily investor. Here are Ivan’s picks for some great books to read:
Lighter Fare: Nothing to pass up, and definitely where you might want to start if you’re getting your feet wet, want to reinforce your foundation, or want to learn about the fundamentals from experts.
Level: beginner to intermediate
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Rich Dad’s Guide to Investing by Robert Kiyosaki
The Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki
The Real Book of Real Estate by Robert Kiyosaki
Multifamily Millions by David Lindahl
Emerging Real Estate Markets by David Lindahl
The Real Estate Game by Jeffrey L. Cruikshank and William Poorvu
The ABCs of Property Management by Ken McElroy
Wealth of Information: These titles might be interesting for those who have read the previous titles, who are constant scholars of the industry, or those who are building on what they’ve already learned.
Level: intermediate to advanced
Collusion by Nomi Prins
Currency Wars by James Rickards
Maverick Real Estate Investing by Steve Bergsman
Maverick Real Estate Financing by Steve Bergsman
The Creature from Jekyl Island by G. Edward Griffin
Mastering the Market Cycle by Howard S. Marks
Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
Principles of Real Estate Syndication by Samuel K. Freshman
The Great Inversion by Alan Ehrenhalt
The Next Hundred Million by Joel Kotkin
Unleashing the Second American Century by Joel Kurtzman
Big Debt Crises by Ray Dalio
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell
For more of Ivan’s tips and pointers in multifamily investing, head over to ivanbarratt.com. You’ll find a free library with video and articles featuring Ivan’s one-of-a-kind perspective and industry experience.
