Bundaberg & Childers Investment In Real Estate
If you’re thinking about getting into real estate investing in 2026, the smartest first step isn’t buying a property — it’s building the right mindset and understanding how wealth is actually created. Real estate remains one of the most powerful asset classes for long-term wealth, but only if you take the time to understand its subtleties. These three books consistently stand the test of time and should be on every aspiring investor’s reading list.
1. Cashflow Quadrant – Robert Kiyosaki
While often associated with property, Cashflow Quadrant is really a masterclass in understanding how money works. Kiyosaki breaks down the difference between earning income as an employee or self-employed person, versus building wealth as a business owner or investor. Written in a simple, practical style, the book demystifies investing and challenges readers to rethink their relationship with risk, security and opportunity. Kiyosaki’s storytelling — shaped by the contrasting lessons of his “rich dad” and “poor dad” — frames capitalism versus socialism in a way that is easy to grasp and hard to forget.
It’s a book that leaves you wanting to learn more and, more importantly, act.
2. 0 to 130 Properties in 3.5 Years (Revised Edition) – Steve McKnight
This book is a must-read for Australians. Steve McKnight takes readers on a real investment journey, grounded in Australian markets, laws and lending structures. Beyond basic property buying, McKnight introduces advanced strategies using companies and trusts, helping readers understand how to scale responsibly. The book ultimately guides investors toward commercial real estate, where risk can be reduced and cash flow improved.
It’s practical, detailed and uniquely relevant for Australians serious about growing a portfolio.
3. The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing – Ken McElroy
Ken McElroy teaches one of the most important lessons in investing: the deal comes first. If a deal is strong enough, finance and investors will follow. This book focuses on analysing opportunities, structuring deals and thinking like a professional investor. Packed with insights from a true master, it shifts your mindset from “How do I get money?” to “How do I create value?”
Together, these three books provide a powerful foundation for anyone serious about real estate investing in 2026 and beyond.
Chitchat Newspaper. January 2026.