Any Commercial Real Estate Fundamentals Book Recommendations?
I am taking an online course for my real estate license (CA) and wanted to know if anyone had any good book recommendations for the fundamentals of commercial real estate. Would like to read that and take a modeling/acquisition online course probably from leveragedbreakdowns.com. I am planning on entering the industry in the first quarter of 2020 in the Los Angeles area.
[{"id": "erfvbl4", "text": "Look into anything published by ULI.   Here\u2019s the best seller list. \n\nhttps://uli.bookstore.ipgbook.com/uli--best-sellers-book_collection-90.php", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "erfxx57", "text": "if you are just worried about passing the test, any basic study guide should do. it's a very easy test. If you are interested in the financial side of the business, CCIM classes, while expensive, give you an excellent foothold. I work in CRE in CA and always make myself available to young people looking to enter the business if you want any pointers.", "replies": [{"id": "erfyed9", "text": "Thank you. I am currently working at SpaceX Seattle and plan on getting an analyst position (or equivalent) so I can get to know the LA area more before taking the plunge into the agent life.", "replies": [{"id": "erg1p5t", "text": "if you want to be a broker, figure out a way to be a broker. talking a job in another food group such as valuation... while you'll surely learn a lot, you won't necessarily transition into a brokerage position. the only way you can learn to be a broker is to watch a good one do it. I work for a big shop in LA, and you can feel free to send me a message if you want an overview of the business.", "replies": [{"id": "erg3qns", "text": "I will most likely be coming down in September to take the exam. I do worry about how hard it is to get into a brokerage. I have a business degree and I own a duplex investment property. Not sure if that\u2019s of any interest to a brokerage though. Thank you for the help will message you down the road.", "replies": [{"id": "erj3p1y", "text": "You\u2019ll be fine. It\u2019s on you to interview the brokerage. If you\u2019re good at what you do and interested in learning you\u2019re set", "replies": [], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "erhdokp", "text": "Not a broker, but recently began my career as a CRE developer (with a background in botany/ chemistry lol). Wondering if I can take ya up on your availability if I ever have some questions?", "replies": [{"id": "erm8qn8", "text": "i was extremely fortunate to have lots of guidance when i was new to the business, and I take a pay it forward attitude to any young people seeking guidance. i regularly speak with students or others new to the business. shoot me a message if you'd like a sounding board.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "erj3qk1", "text": "Awesome to see on Reddit! \ud83c\udf7b\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "erg50s8", "text": "Thanks for the shoutout \ud83d\udcaa\n\nMy line\u2019s open if you have any questions once you [sign up.](https://www.leveragedbreakdowns.com/product/leveraged-breakdowns-membership/) \n\nIf you want an example of the simplest kind of model we build, check out [the free case study download.](https://www.leveragedbreakdowns.com/download/leveraged-breakdowns-cre-case-study-challenge-1-solution-vf/)", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ergaoek", "text": "First Tuesday will gaurantee you a pass.  You will NOT regret it. Do it!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "erkikuy", "text": "https://portal.easternunion.com/eastern-way\n\nPretty good for starters especially from mortgage side of things.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "erlcfc5", "text": "If you\u2019re interested in real estate development then I\u2019d recommend reading \u201cThe Real Estate Game: The Intelligent Guide To Decisionmaking And Investment\u201d by William Poorvu\n\n[Amazon link to the book](https://www.amazon.com/Real-Estate-Game-Intelligent-Decisionmaking/dp/068485550X/ref=nodl_)", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]