Motivational/Property Books.

[muppet]

Hi Guys

Starting a new strand on books that I have in my library and that have helped me along the road to where I am now.
I have also given them a rating.
They are in no particular order of importance with a brief comment.

1. Australia's Money Secrets of the Rich.
John R. Burley
My Rating 8
Recommended. Motivational and full of money saving hints.

2. Your Investment Property.
Anita Bell
My Rating 7
Leads you through all the steps needed to get into property investing.

3. The Rascal's Guide to Real Estate.
Olly Newland.
My Rating 7
An entertaining read on how to make profits from property.

4. The Complete Guide to Residential Property Investment in NZ.
Lisa Dudson and Andrew King
My Rating 8
The title is self explanatary

5. Property Tax in NZ
Mark Withers
My Rating 8.5
Covers most key issues of taxation affecting property investors.

6. The New Zealand Landlord's Handbook
Frank Newman and Suzi Bilosh
My Rating 7
All about managing residential rental property.

7. Landlording in New Zealand
Frank Saxton
My Rating 9
A complete manual for rental property owners. Also has helpful hints re maintenance.

8. Planning for Property Success in NZ.
Andrew King
My Rating 8
Andrew details his six strategies for investing in Property.

9. Real Estate Riches
Dolf de Roos
My rating 8.5
Many good ideas for the beginning investor.

10. Family Trusts for New Zealanders
Doug Somers-Edgar and Len McKeown
My Rating 7
A good introduction into setting up a Family Trust.

11. Location Location
Michael Boulgaris
A cheapie I bought on sale. An entertaining read.

12. Mortgage Concepts to Enhance Wealth Creation
Kieran Trass
My Rating 7
Many financial ideas explained.

13. 0-130 Properties in 3 1/2 Years
Steve McKnight
My Rating 9
Very readable book about ways to invest in property.

Regards

[donna]

Thanks for the list muppet

4. The Complete Guide to Residential Property Investment in NZ.
Lisa Dudson and Andrew King
My Rating 8
The title is self explanatary

8. Planning for Property Success in NZ.
Andrew King
My Rating 8
Andrew details his six strategies for investing in Property.

These 2 books can be bought direct from http://www.propertyinvestor.info, and are in the libraries also (as well as all the bookstores).

5. Property Tax in NZ
Mark Withers
My Rating 8.5
Covers most key issues of taxation affecting property investors.

This book can be bought direct from http://www.wt.co.nz/content.php?cid=2&pid=1

Sarah

[jules]

Hi Muppet

My library is growing and I have a couple of the books you have mentioned.

The Mark Withers "Property Tax in NZ" is very good. That is the kind of book you need. No nonsense, how it works, what to do etc.

I have also recently bought a book called "Where to Live in Auckland". It is a comprehensive guide to each area in Auckland and surrounds. I think it is a must have for anyone is not familiar with Auckland.

I am reading Anita Bell at the moment.

Jules

[donna]

Good post! I need some reading material over Christmas and New Year!

I want to get my first development or large scale renovation underway in 2004.

Any further help in this area would be very much appreciated

Regards

Donna

[LeanneS]

Donna

There are loads of books in NZ about property investing. There are more NZ books about property investing than UK ones in the UK!

I would go to your local bookshop and have a browse of everything.

There are lots of books recommended on this site (links on the website itself as well as people's recommendations in the forum).

My personal favourite for a book to get you started in property investing per se is Building Wealth Through Residential Real Estate by Dolf De Roos and Jan Somers, but judging from your post that may not be what you are looking for.

When you say large scale renovation, do you mean structural changes to one property or a large property like a block of flats?

[Marc]

Hi all,

A really good read is More Wealth from Residential Property by Jan Somers - its an Aussie based one but I heard there is a New Zealand version. Alot of the information is corss country anyway.

Best Regards

Marc

[Sooshie]

Books

Hi there,

Muppet, I believe Steve's book is going to be released at some stage to NZlanders, so stay tuned.

Other books: One Minute Millionaire (which Minimogul read to me whilst I was in NZ, so I bought it because I thought it was excellent)

This you may be able to find in the library as it is currently out of print...
"Investing in Real Estate on a Budget" Falkson, Alan J
It has a section on NZ (although it is 10 years old already)

I haven't read this book yet, but everyone knows about the " Rich Dad Poor Dad" Robert Kiyosoki's series.

I also suggest buying some Property Investing Magazines, which have a variety of articles, which are all current.

Cheers
Sooshie

[donna]

LeanneS,

I've read a few property investment books - more along the lines of how to get started in property investment. Now that I have started - I'm keen on looking at buying either a block of flats, or a few houses in a street or if with a couple of others maybe the street.

These properties will need extensive cosmetic work and may even need structural too. Being a novice in the reno area I am keen to learn from other peoples experiences so thought there may be some recommendations on renovation and development.

Cheers for your input.

Donna

[kieran]

Hi DonnaK,

Get this book:

Find it, Buy it, Fix it
The insiders guide to fixer uppers
by Robert Irwin

Very helpful for the newbie renovator!
You will not be dissapointed with this read.

[Marc]

Hi all,

I would also agree that the

The Complete Guide to Residential Property Investment in NZ.
Lisa Dudson and Andrew King

Is a good read as well!

Best Regards

Marc

[brent]

A great place to find a wide range of property and personal finance books is www.goodreturns.co.nz/books
These guys have many books which are hard to find and they provide excellent service.

[Marc]

Hello Brent!

Welcome to Pt!

Yes Good Returns is a great site - we get some of the daily news from them.

Best Regards

Marc

[tamara]

Great thread.

I am away from my home in brunei at the moment but will add a couple of other titles when I get back.


Tamara