How to Invest in Real Estate: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Getting Started

Commendation Quotes:

"How to Invest in Real Estate will catapult you 5-10 years ahead of where you are now. The content-rich chapters and corresponding stories of real estate investors give you guidance from the top real estate pros. Read it!"

-Ryan Harris, Super Bowl 50 Champion and real estate investor

"I think this should be required reading for anyone considering real estate investing, and for that matter, anyone joining BiggerPockets."

-Ben Leybovich, real estate investor and founder of JustAskBenWhy.com

"This book will give you the context and direction you need to get your investing business off the ground and will allow you to kickstart the process of real estate freedom and profits."

-J Scott, Author of The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs, and The Book on Negotiating Real Estate

"Dorkin and Turner have really laid out a clear, straight-to-the-point guide to achieving success through real estate investing. The real estate industry is huge, and often complicated, but this book clears away the fog and uncertainty in a fun, easy to read manner. Highly recommended!"

-Nat Borchers, retired pro athlete, real estate investor, and broadcaster

"To put it simply: This book is going to change lives; a lot of lives!"

-Matt Aitchison, 7-figure real estate investor and host of The Millionaire Mindcast Podcast

"I only wish this book had been written in 2005 when I was starting my real estate investing journey!"

--Ken Corsini, real estate investor and star of HGTV's Flip or Flop Atlanta

"How to Invest in Real Estate will catapult you 5-10 years ahead of where you are now. The content-rich chapters and corresponding stories of real estate investors give you guidance from the top real estate pros. Read it!"

--Ryan Harris, Super Bowl 50 Champion and real estate investor

"I've dabbled in real estate before, but I never fully understood what I was doing and it has cost me. What Joshua and Brandon have compiled is essentially the ultimate treasure map in understanding every facet of investing in real estate. From getting your own personal financial house in order to find deals, you will find yourself referencing this book over and over again in your journey."

--Jim Wang, WalletHacks

"Dorkin and Turner have really laid out a clear, straight-to-the-point guide to achieving success through real estate investing. The real estate industry is huge, and often complicated, but this book clears away the fog and uncertainty in a fun, easy to read manner. Highly recommended!"

--Nat Borchers, retired pro athlete, real estate investor, and broadcaster

"To put it simply: This book is going to change lives; a lot of lives!"

--Matt Aitchison, 7-figure real estate investor and host of The Millionaire Mindcast Podcast

"I think this should be required reading for anyone considering real estate investing, and for that matter, anyone joining BiggerPockets."

--Ben Leybovich, real estate investor and founder of JustAskBenWhy.com

"This book will give you the context and direction you need to get your investing business off the ground and will allow you to kickstart the process of real estate freedom and profits."

--J Scott, Author of The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs, and The Book on Negotiating Real Estate

"I've dabbled in real estate before, but I never fully understood what I was doing and it has cost me. What Joshua and Brandon have compiled is essentially the ultimate treasure map in understanding every facet of investing in real estate. From getting your own personal financial house in order to find deals, you will find yourself referencing this book over and over again in your journey."

-Jim Wang, WalletHacks

INTRODUCTION How Do I Get Started with Real Estate?

CHAPTER ONE Nine Questions Every Real Estate Beginner Wants Answered

CHAPTER TWO Boring Financial Stuff -- That Just Might Save Your Life

CHAPTER THREE Getting Your Ducks in a Row

CHAPTER FOUR Real Estate Investment Niches

CHAPTER FIVE Real Estate Investment Strategies

CHAPTER SIX 27 Ways to Find Incredible Real Estate Deals

CHAPTER SEVEN 12 Ways to Finance Your Real Estate Deals

CHAPTER EIGHT Real Estate Exit Strategies

CHAPTER NINE How to Work (FAR) Less and Get (WAY) More Done

"An insiders' perspective, full of encouragement and resources for newcomers." --Kirkus Reviews

Review Citations:

• Publishers Weekly 06/25/2018 (EAN 9780997584707, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:Turner, Brandon
Brandon Turner is an author, entrepreneur, and active real estate investor with more than 500 rental units and dozens of rehabs under his belt. He is the Vice President of BiggerPockets, co-host of The BiggerPockets Podcast, and author of four books, including The Book on Rental Property Investing and The Book on Managing Rental Properties. Brandon has also been featured in numerous online and print publications--like Forbes.com, Entrepreneur.com, and Money Magazine--where he enjoys showing others the power and impact of real estate investing and financial freedom. A life-long adventurer, Brandon (along with his wife and daughter) splits his time between his home in Hawaii and various other destinations around the globe.

Contributor Bio:Dorkin, Joshua
Joshua Dorkin is the founder of BiggerPockets, as well as a serial entrepreneur, investor, podcaster, publisher, educator, and co-author of How to Invest in Real Estate. He started BiggerPockets to help democratize the real estate investing landscape for himself and others, aiming to make it accessible for everyone, regardless of income or education. Today, BiggerPockets is the premier real estate investing website online with more than 1.7M members and reaching more than 70M people with the message of financial freedom through real estate investing. Joshua, along with his wife and three daughters, make their home in Denver, Colorado, and spend any time they can traveling, exploring, and adventuring.