TBT: The Best Books on Real Estate Investing

Passive Real Estate Investing

Real Estate Investing with Marco Santarelli, Investor and Entrepreneur.

Business:investing, Education, Entrepreneurship, How To, Investing, Business

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🗓️ 26 June 2025

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Click Here for the Show Notes One of the most common questions in the real estate world is:“What are the best books to read if I want to succeed in real estate investing?” With so many titles out there — some outdated, others truly valuable — it can be hard to know where to start. In this episode, we break it all down by highlighting some of the most relevant and impactful books. Whether you're brand new to real estate or looking to take your portfolio to the next level, this episode highlights books that can move the needle. Most are available in both print and audiobook formats, so no matter your learning style, you’ll find something that fits. Real estate is one of the most powerful ways to create passive income and financial freedom. But like any journey, success starts with education — and the right mindset. Until then, keep learning, keep growing, and remember: “The more you learn, the more you earn.” -------------------------------- Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2021) This episode is part of our Throwback Series and may include references to older content such as webclasses, events, promotions, or links that are no longer active or available. While the conversation and insights still hold value, please note that some information may be outdated. -------------------------------- If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to St. Louis Real Estate Gold Mine: How to Buy Cash-Flowing Rentals in 2025 Download your FREE copy of: The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing. See our available Turnkey Cash-Flow Rental Properties. Our team of Investment Counselors has much more inventory available than what you see on our website. Contact us today for more deals.

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0:00.0	Welcome to passive real estate investing, the show where busy people like you learn how to build substantial passive income while creating wealth for the long term. And now, here's your host, Marco Santorelli.
0:12.9	Hello, my friends. Welcome back to passive real estate investing, where we dive into the world of real estate investing, among other related topics, to help you with your real estate investing journey.
0:23.4	Today, we're doing something a little different.
0:26.1	We're going to take a trip down memory lane and showcase an important episode from the past on what we call our throwback Thursday episode.
0:34.5	Now, whether you've been with us since the beginning, which goes back to 2015,
0:38.7	or you're tuning in for the first time, this episode is a must listen. We are revisiting one of
0:45.2	our more popular episodes from the past. And believe me, what we discussed back then,
0:50.4	whether it's six months ago or six years ago, is just as relevant today. So sit back, relax,
0:57.0	and let's rewind the clock for this great episode. Enjoy. You know, real estate investing can
1:02.7	generate some great returns if you know what you're doing, but many investors do not have
1:07.0	the skills or education to make that start or grow their real estate portfolio and build
1:12.0	those returns. You know, I often get asked the question, what is the best book or books on
1:17.2	real estate investing? And I've compiled lists over the years. In fact, there's one on our website
1:22.0	right now called the Top 10 Real Estate Investing Books, but I'm going to be changing and updating that list. It's a little dated.
1:29.1	There are several books on there that I definitely want to take off. They don't apply anymore or
1:33.7	they're a little too outdated. So hang tight probably by the time you listen to this episode or maybe
1:39.9	a few days later, you will have the updated list. In fact, I'm going to take the top 10 away and
1:45.6	just refer to it as the best books on real estate investing. But I get asked this question,
1:50.6	and this is why I wanted to compile a list of the most important books on real estate investing
1:56.1	and mindset. You know, the saying goes, the more you learn, the more you earn, that is definitely true.
2:02.3	So if you're going to read these books that I'm going to present today, you will be way ahead of
2:07.1	most people. You know, real estate is an ever-evolving industry. We know real estate is one of the
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