Real estate is one of the most intriguing investment options available for building personal and generational wealth, and it is one of the most glorified and oversimplified business models touted in the media by countless gurus looking to make money by telling you how to become successful like them. But everything in life is easier said than done. It is also much easier to play expert when someone else’s money is at stake, not your own. These real estate influencers aren’t showing you all the hard work and disappointment most novices wind up facing. Instead, they give the false promise of sunshine and rainbows.
But real estate does not need to be difficult. You just need to understand how it works, anticipate the challenges, and be interested in improving each situation in the future. As an avid investor with hundreds of transactions under his belt, Matt Harms created a simple, fun, and easy-to-understand overview of all things real estate. Having been questioned countless times on so many of the topics covered in this book, Matt paints a true picture of what real estate investing can be like in the real world, so newcomers can truly understand what they are getting into. Whether you are a savvy and knowledgeable investor looking to grow your portfolio before retirement or a recent college graduate looking to create your own wealth instead of depending on a 9-5 job, this book will help you get there.
I've been looking for a real estate book to give to a young couple as a gift, and I believe I found the perfect one.
All I want to know now is where was this book when my husband and I were selling, and buying our home? It would have made our life so much easier. The author has compiled a robust resource that is easy to follow and more importantly very helpful. He also provides mini case studies that bring his points home. This book takes the mystery out of a complicated process.