A visitor to this Web site suggested I create a list of my books that shows the sequence in which an investor should read them. Great idea. Here it is.

John T. Reed began investing in real estate in 1969 and is the author of 20 books on real estate investment, a monthly newsletter now in its 24th year, and has appeared on numerous television shows, including 60 Minutes, Larry King Live, and Good Morning America.

How to Get Started in Real Estate by John T. Reed
$29.95 — Before you make a purchase, How to Get Started in Real Estate will show you how to set financial goals, select the strategy that best matches you, get educated correctly, and then help you buy your first, or your next, property. Find out if you need a mentor and if so, how to find one who does not charge ...(read more)

Distressed Real Estate Times by John T. Reed
$29.95 — When down markets end, almost all investors regret not buying during the hard times. Too many investors want to wait until they are sure values won’t fall any more. But by that time, they have climbed back up to an extent. Then everybody wants back in. Buying when others are selling is called contrarianism....(read more)

How to Buy Real Estate for at Least 20% Below Market Value, Volume 1 by John T. Reed
$29.95 — This book, in contrast to most others, contains strategies that work almost all the time in almost all markets and regions. And if the whole market goes up while you are making bargain....(read more)

How to Buy Real Estate for at Least 20% Below Market Value, Volume 2 by John T. Reed
$29.95 — This book, in contrast to most others, contains strategies that work almost all the time in almost all markets and regions. And if the whole market goes up while you are making bargain....(read more)

How to Increase the Value of Real Estate by John T. Reed
$39.95 — Don't hope your property value goes up. Make it go up. This book tells you how to make the value of selected real estate go up whether or not real estate values in your local market are going up.There are many more ways than renovation to make real estate values go up. Use this book as a check list to squeeze profit out of property you already own or to help you identify acquisitions...(read more)

Best Practices for the Intelligent Real Estate Investor by John T. Reed
$29.95 — Before you make a purchase, How to Get Started in Real Estate will show you how to set financial goals, select the strategy that best matches you, get educated correctly, and then help you buy your first, or your next, property. Find out if you need a mentor and if so, how to find one who does not charge ...(read more)

Real Estate Investment Strategy, Volume 1 of 3 by John T. Reed
$39.95 — One of my readers told me he re-reads Real Estate Investment Strategy every year. Topics include finding deals that make sense, case studies, the contrarian strategy, the vulture strategy, learn about appreciation and inflation, different kinds of real estate to invest in, regions, risk...(read more)

Real Estate Investment Strategy, Volume 2 by John T. Reed
$29.95 — One of my readers told me he re-reads Real Estate Investment Strategy every year. Topics include finding deals that make sense, case studies, the contrarian strategy, the vulture strategy, learn about appreciation and inflation, different kinds of real estate to invest in, regions, risk...(read more)

Real Estate Investment Strategy, Volume 3 by John T. Reed
$29.95 — One of my readers told me he re-reads Real Estate Investment Strategy every year. Topics include finding deals that make sense, case studies, the contrarian strategy, the vulture strategy, learn about appreciation and inflation, different kinds of real estate to invest in, regions, risk...(read more)

How to Manage Residential Property for Maximum Cash Flow and Resale Value by John T. Reed
$39.95 — Book for owners, property managers, and resident managers. It tells how to maximize your income and resale value, minimize your expenses, and reduce the hassles of residential management. It is practical, street-smart, aggressive, and thorough. Many readers buy one, read it, then order a half dozen more for their managers and tell them, “This is our procedure manual from now on...(read more)

Aggressive Tax Avoidance for Real Estate Investors by John T. Reed
$39.95 — The taxes you pay are too high. John Reed will show you how to make sure you aren't paying one more cent in taxes than the law requires. Legal tax avoidance, depreciation deductions, expenses...(read more)
Includes 2009 tax law changes

I also have certain books which you would want to get if you were about to take the specific action to which they pertain:

Investors sometimes ask if they should subscribe to my newsletter, Real Estate Investor's Monthly. The truthful answer is yes, but I find that a lot of people whine about the price. It's $125. If that's a lot of money to you, do not subscribe. The newsletter is aimed at experienced, successful investors, not at beginners.

Good luck,

John T. Reed