Real Estate Coaching with Jesse Houser
Twelve books, four acts, one clear path.
These are the twelve books I give every investor I coach, in the order I want them read. I've read all of them, most more than once, and the order matters more than the list itself. Each book builds on the one before it. Start with Book 01 and work straight down. By the time you finish Act 04, you'll have the same foundation the best investors I've worked with use to find, fund, fix, and hold real estate.
Jesse Houser
The Journey
Rewire how you think about money before you buy anything. This is where every successful investor starts.
Generate capital fast so you have something to deploy. The flip side teaches deal-finding, renovation budgets, and execution.
Deploy that capital into cash-flowing rentals. Build the long-term portfolio that pays you while you sleep.
Move from single doors to apartment complexes. This is where serious wealth accumulation begins.
Act 01
Rewire how you think about money before you buy anything.
Book 01 / Mindset & Money
The #1 personal finance book of all time, and the right place to start. Kiyosaki breaks down the difference between how the rich and poor think about money, assets, and work. Read this first. It rewires how you see the world before you start building in it.
Book 02 / Financial Freedom Framework
The direct sequel to Rich Dad Poor Dad. Breaks down the four ways people earn income (Employee, Self-Employed, Business Owner, and Investor), then shows you why moving to the right side of the quadrant is the path to financial freedom.
Act 01
Rewire how you think about money before you buy anything.
Book 03 / Mindset & Foundation
The foundational real estate mindset book. Draws on research and interviews with over 100 millionaire investors to lay out the models, strategies, and criteria that lead to long-term wealth through property. This is the blueprint.
Act 02
Generate capital fast so you have something to deploy.
Book 04 / Finding Deals
Written by a full-time investor with over 100 wholesale deals and 75 flips under his belt. A hands-on guide to locating off-market properties and structuring the money to get them closed. Practical and tactical from page one.
Act 02
Generate capital fast so you have something to deploy.
Book 05 / Flipping
A step-by-step guide covering every phase of the house-flipping process, from finding and funding deals to managing renovations and selling for profit. One of the most detailed and practical flip books on the market.
Book 06 / Rehab Costs
The companion volume to the flipping book. Read these two back to back. Focused entirely on how to scope a renovation, build accurate budgets, and avoid the cost overruns that kill deals. Keeps your numbers honest.
Act 02
Generate capital fast so you have something to deploy.
Book 07 / The Green Flip Book
Part of the Millionaire Real Estate series with over 500,000 copies sold. A great second opinion on flipping strategy with a strong focus on systems and processes. Pairs well with J. Scott's books to round out your flip education.
Act 03
Deploy that capital into cash-flowing rentals.
Book 08 / Rental Property Foundation
The most comprehensive starter book for the rental side of investing. Covers how to find deals, analyze properties, finance purchases, manage tenants, and scale a portfolio. Required reading before you buy your first rental.
Act 03
Deploy that capital into cash-flowing rentals.
Book 09 / Creative Finance
Read this right after Rental Property Investing. Dives into the real methods investors use to acquire deals without large down payments: seller financing, partnerships, private money, and more. Expands your thinking on what's actually possible.
Book 10 / The BRRRR Method
This is where the flip and rental worlds come together. Covers the full BRRRR strategy: buy under market value, add value with renovations, rent to tenants, cash-out refinance, and repeat. Build a portfolio without constantly needing new capital.
Act 04
Move from single doors to apartment complexes.
Book 11 / Small Multifamily
The step-by-step blueprint for getting started with small multifamily real estate (duplexes, triplexes, and quads). Covers finding, financing, and managing smaller properties while building toward financial independence.
Book 12 / Large Multifamily
The natural progression after Vol. I. The definitive guide for scaling into large multifamily: apartment complexes, syndications, and institutional-level deals. This is where serious wealth accumulation begins.
How to Read This List
Start with Book 01 and work straight down. The order matters more than the list.
Don't skip. Every book builds on the one before it.
Take notes. The best ideas compound when you write them down.
Reach out when you finish an act. I'll tell you what to do next.
Need a guide?
I coach investors one on one. Email me, tell me where you are on the list, and I'll show you what to focus on next.
houserjesse@gmail.comAbout the Coaching
I work with investors at every stage. People about to buy their first rental. Flippers ready to scale. Operators stepping into multifamily. There is no fixed program. We start where you are and build toward where you want to be.
Jesse Houser
© 2026 Jesse Houser · For educational purposes only, not financial advice.
