Book Recommendations

To achieve success in any field, a solid foundation of knowledge is essential. While there are thousands of books on real estate, the list below highlights some of the most influential titles published since 2000.

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki — not strictly a real estate book, but influential for encouraging asset-based investing and real estate as a wealth strategy.
The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller, Dave Jenks & Jay Papasan — frequently recommended as a foundational guide to building wealth via real estate.
The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner — a guide focused on buy-and-hold strategies and building a rental portfolio.
The Real Estate Game: The Intelligent Guide to Decisionmaking and Investment by William J. Poorvu — a classic that frames real estate deals like a game of strategy.
What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow ... And 36 Other Key Financial Measures by Frank Gallinelli — focused on financial models and metrics in real estate investing.
Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat (BRRRR) by David M. Greene — a modern favorite focused on the BRRRR strategy in real estate investing.
The ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy — a popular starting point for beginners to grasp key principles and strategies.
Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur by James A. Randel — combines stories of failure and success to teach commercial / high-stakes investing lessons.
The Real Book of Real Estate: Real Experts. Real Stories. Real Life. (Robert Kiyosaki et al.) — a collection of perspectives, case studies, and insights by multiple real estate professionals.
Retire Rich With Rentals (various authors/editions, but often cited among top real estate books) — frequently named in curated lists of best real estate investing books.