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10 Expand your skills, gain insight, and get inspired with these top picks. REO 101: How to Become a REO Listing Agent By Philip Barrett e owner of his own commercial real estate brokerage in Florida, author Phillip Barrett has been in the REO space for owner 22 years, and between his relationships with cities, governmental agencies, and hedge fund owners, he can say that his clients include the HUD, VA, Fannie Mae, and other asset management companies as clients. Barrett uses market trends, property values, and personal knowledge to make his decisions. Not holding back any information, this book explains how to get started, what you need to be prepared, and what to expect as you progress in your REO career. Master Real Estate Jargon Like a Pro: With Fun and Simple Definitions By Eugene Nilus If you like to learn things in a fun way, are a real estate beginner, or need to brush up on the basics, this book will answer your questions on any new real estate jargon you may come across. Revealing the meaning of over 120 of the most popular question-inducing terms, the book will help you overcome and conquer new terms with ease. Author Eugene Nilus—a real estate investor himself—is also the founder of a private hard money bank called Y2. The Tax Savvy Real Estate Professional: Proactive Tax Planning for Maximum Earnings and Savings By Danny Fink If you want to better manage your expenses as a real estate agent or broker, being tax savvy is a must to maximize your bottom profit line. According to Author Danny Fink, with proactive tax planning, you can legally pay the least amount of tax possible, giving you more money to invest in your future. Reducing your taxes by a steady $15,000 over 20 years will net you an additional million dollars to invest. is book will help you take advantage of every opportunity to control your finances whether you're looking to save for retirement or free up more money to invest. Reputation Driven: Top Real Estate Professionals Reveal Why Having a Great Reputation Is the Best Million Dollar Branding Strategy By Adriana Monique, et al Whether your title is real estate agent, broker, property manager, or vacation rental host, your image is one of the best marketing plans you can have. According to this book, you will discover over the course of this engaging and powerful book which will teach you how to build a lasting reputation and lead to more new leads than you think is possible. Each vignette will impart to you how to leverage social media, online reviews, your personal brand, and professional, this book is for is for those just starting out to seasoned pros who want to be a step ahead of the curve. Good Reads