Below is a list of the best books you can buy when it comes to purchasing the six asset classes discussed in this chapter. None of these books have less than a 4 star rating on Amazon.com. While you should read multiple books on the acquisition of assets, these five books are a great place to start. Reading each of these books prior to purchasing an asset can go a long ways towards ensuring that your hard earned money begins working for you. It will also help you avoid the many pitfalls you will face when transitioning from a freelancer to an investor:
- Real Estate – Rich Dad's Advisors: The ABC's of Real Estate investing by Ken McElroy
- Businesses - How to Buy a Business by Richard A. Joseph
- Land – Investing in Vacant Land: It's Not What You Think by John L. Pehrson
- Stocks and Bonds – The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
- Gold and Silver – Rich Dad's Advisors Guide to Investing in Gold and Silver by Mike Maloney
