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# The ABCs of Real Estate Investing

From [The 25 Best Real Estate Investing Books For Beginners](https://listium.com/@biggerpockets/91127/the-25-best-real-estate-investing-books-for-beginners)  
By [BiggerPockets (@biggerpockets)](https://listium.com/@biggerpockets)

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Published 6 September 2023 · Updated 19 September 2023

Category: books & literature

- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/iml5zecvnurqebqggtbh.jpg)
- Author: Ken McElroy
- Year Published: 2004
- Genre: Personal Finance, Economics
- Goodreads: [https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/142109](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/142109)
- Goodreads Rating: 4.10
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0446691844/](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0446691844/?tag=listium03-20)
- Notes: Written by the seasoned investor Ken McElroy, The ABCs of Real Estate Investing is one of the definitive guides to growing your real estate investment business. It was written with the help and insight of some of the most successful real estate business owners and has an especially useful section on investment myths busting. It’s also invaluable for anyone who wants to learn how to choose properties with real investment potential or needs effective strategies for managing a growing portfolio.