11 Best Books on Commercial Real Estate Investing (2023)
Jay Gallagher
Real Estate Broker
Commercial real estate investing can be extremely profitable but you have to Learn Before You Earn. From doing your due diligence, finding the best commercial loans and determining the best ROI on each project, these books will show you the best way to invest in commercial real estate.
In this guide, I explore and review all the Best Books on Commercial Real Estate Investing along with my best picks.
These books cover:
- Why passive commercial real estate investing is so profitable
- How to get commercial real estate loans
- What is a good ROI on commercial real estate
- What is the best way to invest in commercial real estate
- Which book on commercial real estate investing for beginners you should read first
What are the Best Books on Commercial Real Estate Investing ?
1. Raising Capital for Real Estate
Why this is one of the best books on commercial real estate investing...
Learn how to create compelling presentations and campaigns to raise money for your next project. The ability to raise capital will set you apart from the competition and launch your career years ahead.
My take...
Gaining trust on big money deals is the key. This book gives you the attitudes, tools and skills needed to do that. Think of this book as how to approach investors like the successful people do on Shark Tank.
2. Commercial Real Estate Investing for Dummies
Why this is one of the best books on commercial real estate investing...
The Dummies series takes what you want to know and packages it in an easy to reference book. The most complete overview of the commercial real estate investing world for beginners.
My take...
If you’re new to commercial real estate investments, this is the book for you. Even experienced people will find some things in here to make it worthwhile.
3. Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate Advice
Why this is one of the best books on commercial real estate investing...
This book is a comprehensive reference book that answers all your commercial real estate questions with the questions arranged A-Z.Â
My take...
This book is a hefty 2 lbs. of sage advice arranged in an easy to reference format. Should be on the desk of anyone in commercial real estate.
4. How to Create Wealth Investing in Real Estate
Why this is one of the best books on commercial real estate investing...
Listen to Grant Cardone as he spins the yarn of how he created his billion dollar portfolio of apartment buildings. Most investors of this caliber don’t share how they did it which makes this book a rarity.
My take...
This guy is just built different. The most entertaining book on this list by a long shot. Buy it for the great story but it will most likely expand your vision of what is possible for your investments.
5. Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Why this is one of the best books on commercial real estate investing...
Written by a law professor and two commercial real estate agents, this book is really designed for newer attorneys to guide them from purchase contract to closing. The knowledge contained is crucial for any one who wants an edge in high stakes negotiations.
My take...
This book is the textbook on closing a commercial real estate transaction. Pricey, but worth it to anyone who wants to understand the process.
6. Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Investments
Why is this one of the best books on commercial real estate investing...
This is the leading book for advanced commercial real estate. Provides an in-depth look at the financial and urban economic factors that can make or break your investment.
My take...
A monster of a book at 864 pages. This book is used as the textbook for most Master’s Degree programs in commercial real estate. If you want a deep dive on how to analyze your next deal this is the book for you. Think of it as the equivalent of “The Intelligent Investor” book for the stock market.
7. Due Diligence Handbook for Commercial Real Estate
Why this is one of the best books on commercial real estate investing...
Written by a veteran real estate agent who teaches how to make informed, intelligent decisions before you close the deal. Covers negotiations, leases and how to uncover the hidden problems of any deal.
My take...
You lose money not from what you don’t know, you lose money because of the things you don’t even know you don’t know. Do your due diligence by reading this book.
8. Real Estate Investment
Why this is one of the best books on commercial real estate investing...
Real Estate Investment is used by many colleges as their entry level text on the world of commercial real estate. Thoroughly teaches the fundamentals.
My take...
Wiley press writes the best business books. This book is a step above the dummies series but not as advanced as some of the other textbooks on this list. Perfect for anyone growing in the field of commercial real estate.
9. Commercial Real Estate Investing
Why this is one of the best books on commercial real estate investing...
Takes you step by step through the entire process of getting your first commercial real estate investment. He teaches how to find, figure, fund, fix and fill the property to improve your financials and increase your freedom.
My take...
This is the book for the investor who is familiar with residential real estate and wants to find his first commercial transaction.
10. Invest Like a Bank
Why this is one of the best books on commercial real estate investing...
Teaches how to make money like the banks do by purchasing the debt or notes on commercial properties and then flipping the debt instead of the property.
My take...
This is a beginners book on a more advanced strategy. Buying notes opens up a whole different area of investment. There is less competition in this field especially for smaller notes.
11. Crushing it in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate
Why this is one of the best books on commercial real estate investing...
Teaches how the small investor can invest in multi family apartment buildings. He teaches how to turn your inherent disadvantages as a small-time investor to your advantage.
My take...
This book has won more awards than any book on this list. If apartment buildings are your focus, this is the book for you.
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