Best Property Development Books

Book rating updated 9.05.2024

List of top real estate development books sorted by rating. The best property development books of all time for a must-read. Elevate your projects!

  1. The Book on Rental Property Investing

    4.7
    8 114 ratings
    Brandon Turner
    This is the book that gives step-by-step guidance on property investment, from finding great deals and financing to management and how to maximize a return from an investment property. Building a team, systematization, and scaling of a rental property business. It is complete with practical tips, case studies, and real-world examples from the wide experience of the author on the subject.
  2. The Complete Guide to Property Investment

    4.7
    2 261 ratings
    Rob Dix
    A complete guide on property investment techniques for building income streams and long-term wealth creation, types of property, financing options, and investment structures. The book will cover finding a deal, due diligence guidelines, and property management, all covered with a practical guide on tax planning, legal considerations, and risk management.
  3. How to Invest in Real Estate

    4.7
    2 127 ratings
    Joshua Dorkin, Brandon Turner
    It will cover an entire expanse from real estate investing strategies to property types, show you rewards and risks in investment, and the mindset and skills that you should develop. It shows how to source deals, financing, and property management, and how to build your portfolio. Get insights and practical examples to learn from the successful investors.
  4. Essential Property Investment Calculations

    4.8
    928 ratings
    Robert Heaton
    Focused on the core calculations and measures applied in property investment, the module shall begin with the very basics on rental yield, ROI, and cash flow analysis of real estate, followed by the methods for valuing real estate. Step-by-step guidance in conducting financial assessments and making data-driven investment decisions. It will also include practical examples, worksheets, and online resources.
  5. Multiple Streams of Property Income

    4.4
    342 ratings
    Kevin McDonnell, Rob Moore
    Learn how to develop several income streams through property investment. Covered strategies include buy-to-let, HMOs, serviced accommodation, commercial property, and development. Diversification of a property portfolio in order to spread risk and enhance returns. Real-life practical pointers on how to find deals, finance deals, and manage properties in the various sectors.
  6. Property Development

    4.6
    215 ratings
    Lloyd Girardi
    This encompasses the whole of the property development process from inception to completion, market analysis, site acquisition, design, planning, financing, construction, and marketing. It provides techniques on how to manage risks, control costs, and maximize returns. The place of technology and sustainability in the modern property development enterprise will be analyzed.
  7. How to Build a Property Portfolio Without the Banks

    4.1
    46 ratings
    David France
    Step-by-step guide to creating a property portfolio without the dependency of traditional bank financing. What kind of alternative strategies for funding could be considered, like joint ventures, private lending, crowdfunding, and lease options, among others. Advise on how to use creativity, networking, and problem-solving acumen to maneuver financial blockages. Real-life case studies and practical examples of how to build a portfolio of properties without the need to rely on a bank.
  8. Developing and brokering retail properties

    5.0
    21 ratings
    Douglas Bercu
    A practitioner's guide to the development and brokering of retail properties: it deals with market analysis, site selection, tenant mix, lease negotiations, and property management. Propositions are made as to the way value might be created through redevelopment, repositioning, and branding. E-commerce and changed consumer behavior will be studied in respect to their effects in the general world of retail.
  9. Extraordinary Profits from Ordinary Properties

    4.5
    23 ratings
    Wendy Whittaker-Large
    How to make huge profits from houses that, in all respects, are fairly ordinary. Property sourcing, creative financing, refurbishment, and portfolio building are just some of the topics dealt with under the strategies. Shows you how to identify undervalued opportunities, add value through improvements, and increase the income from properties. Features enlightening case studies and real-life examples, to show how extraordinary returns can be made.
  10. Property Development For Beginners

    3.8
    16 ratings
    Steve Chandler
    Provides a comprehensive introduction to property development for someone who is new to the area. It deals with all the important elements pertaining to the selection of site, source of finance, programming and planning, construction, and marketing. It offers practical advice on strategies in risk management and the way to optimize the bottom line. The book contains important case studies and examples to support the key concepts being discussed. It also places great emphasis on due diligence, market research, and forming a good team.

FAQ

  • What are the best property development books ever written?

    These are the top 7 best books on property development of all time and for this year (2024) sorted by rating:

    1. "Property Development" by Richard Reed, Sara Wilkinson, and David Cadman
    2. "The Complete Guide to Property Development for the Small Investor" by Catherine Dawson
    3. "The Real Estate Developer's Handbook" by Tanya Davis
    4. "The Millionaire Real Estate Developer" by Michael E. Gerber, Paul Esajian, and Robert Armstrong
    5. "Professional Real Estate Development" by Richard Peiser and David Hamilton
    6. "How Real Estate Developers Think" by Peter Hendee Brown
    7. "Principles of Property Development" by David Isaac, John O'Leary, and Mark Daley
  • What book should you start with to explore the topic of property development?

    List of must read property development books for beginners:

    1. "Property Development" by Richard Reed, Sally Sims, and Anita Bianchini
    2. "The Complete Guide to Property Development for the Small Investor" by Catherine Dawson
    3. "The ABC's of Real Estate Investing" by Ken McElroy.