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The Unlikely Investor
How a railroad conductor with a high school education built a rental portfolio.
Real estate investing is not a sprint but a marathon, and having a mentor like Grant by your side can make all the difference. Dive into “The Unlikely Investor” with an open mind and a readiness to learn. The path to financial freedom may be shrouded in fog, but with this book, you will see straight through it in record time. This book is your guide to making that journey a reality.
In Grant's words
The Unlikely Investor is the book I wish I would have had when I was getting started. It walks through the entire real estate investing process, from figuring out your “why” and building the right mindset, all the way through finding deals, underwriting, financing, making offers, due diligence, getting a property rented, managing it, and eventually growing your portfolio. The focus is not on flashy strategies or getting rich quick. It is built around buying cash-flowing real estate and using it as a long-term path toward financial freedom.
I wrote it from the perspective of someone who actually started from scratch and learned most of this by doing it. It covers the four main ways real estate builds wealth, different investing strategies, how to build a team, choose a market, find and analyze deals, use conventional and creative financing, negotiate, manage rentals, understand tax advantages, and decide when to hold, refinance, sell, or scale.
This book is for the person who knows they want more control over their time and finances but may not know where to start. You do not need a real estate background, a finance degree, or a huge amount of experience. It is especially useful for someone looking to buy their first rental, someone with a few properties who wants a clearer plan, or anyone trying to understand how real estate can eventually supplement or replace their W-2 income.
Published May 2024. Available on Amazon.
What readers say
His story was not only inspiring but also a testament to the power of determination and strategic investing. Grant is not someone who did this a decade ago and is now teaching outdated models and resting on his laurels. Grant is still in it, buying real estate, making offers, negotiating with sellers, and dealing with tenants. He's one of us—a real real estate investor—and what a difference that makes.
Grant Francke's book is a remarkably comprehensive, yet concise, 'A to Z' on real estate investing. Wealthy people's money either starts out or ends up in real estate. With Grant's book, you'll finally know why.
Start with the operation
The Unlikely Investor is how Grant got started. The Boring Landlord is how he runs it now, and the Score tells you which part of your own operation to fix first.