Bask - Shop now
Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
$9.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC.

Audiobook Price: $17.46

Save: $9.97 (57%)

You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Brian H. Murray
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate: How a Small Investor Can Make It Big Kindle Edition

by Brian H. Murray (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 1,066 ratings
GOLD AWARD WINNER, Nonfiction Book Awards, Nonfiction Authors Association

GOLD AWARD WINNER, Robert Bruss Real Estate Book Awards

Think apartments and commercial real estate are just for the big boys? Think again.

Brian Murray was not an investment pro when he bought his first commercial property. He was a teacher looking to build some side income. Armed with his passion for business and a lot of common sense, he developed a simple yet highly effective approach to investing that he still uses today at his multimillion-dollar real estate company.

Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate is a beginner's guide to investing based on Murray's experience bootstrapping his way from newbie investor to award-winning CEO of Washington Street Properties. Murray shares the secrets to his success through straightforward, actionable advice that will help you get started no matter what your experience level, or how much cash you have on hand. You'll learn how to:

  • Find and creatively finance commercial property
  • Grow a portfolio without any help from outside investors and without taking on excessive debt
  • Use your small-investor status as a competitive advantage over corporate investors
  • Identify simple, practical ways to increase profits while keeping costs low

Murray also shares real-life stories that reveal exactly how he grew his business, and the hard lessons he learned along the way (so you don't have to). Whether you already invest in real estate and want to go bigger, or you've never owned a property, this book gives you the tools and wisdom you need to crush it in apartments and commercial real estate.

Previous slide of product details
  1. Reading age
    6 - 18 years
  2. Print length
    340 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    January 8, 2017
  5. Page Flip
    Enabled
  6. Word Wise
    Enabled
  7. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0998381602
Next slide of product details

Great on Kindle
Great Experience. Great Value.
iphone with kindle app
Putting our best book forward
Each Great on Kindle book offers a great reading experience, at a better value than print to keep your wallet happy.

Explore your book, then jump right back to where you left off with Page Flip.

View high quality images that let you zoom in to take a closer look.

Enjoy features only possible in digital – start reading right away, carry your library with you, adjust the font, create shareable notes and highlights, and more.

Discover additional details about the events, people, and places in your book, with Wikipedia integration.
Get the free Kindle app: Link to the kindle app page Link to the kindle app page
Enjoy a great reading experience when you borrow the Kindle edition of this book with your Kindle Unlimited membership. Learn more about Great on Kindle, available in select categories.
Popular Highlights in this book
What are popular highlights?
Previous page
  1. Depending on your risk tolerance, you should try to ensure you are able to keep a property afloat (DSCR above 1.0) with 30% to 40% vacancy.
    Highlighted by 1,141 Kindle readers
  2. Once you own an investment property, the goal is not so much to avoid spending money but to reduce waste and invest money in things that are going to improve the property’s long-term value.
    Highlighted by 1,099 Kindle readers
  3. One of the keys to success in real estate investing is to avoid pulling cash out unnecessarily, and carefully reinvesting as much of it as possible back into your properties. And to strategically put your cash to work for you in places that will boost your long-term NOI as much as possible.
    Highlighted by 1,080 Kindle readers
Next page

Editorial Reviews

Review

*GOLD AWARD WINNER, 2018 Robert Bruss Real Estate Book Awards
*GOLD AWARD WINNER, Nonfiction Book Awards, Nonfiction Authors Association
*FINALIST, 2017 Best Book Awards in Business: Personal Finance/Investing
*FINALIST, 2018 Next Generation Indie Book Awards: Finance/Investment

"...a strong choice in a crowded category." -Publisher's Weekly

"Newbies and professionals alike will benefit from this volume, which is chockfull of insight and solid investing advice." -BlueInk Review

"The mistakes he names can be learned from, and his transparency makes his stories of success both exciting and inspiring." -Clarion Review

"Simply the best book I have ever read on real estate investing. Well worth reading even if you are more interested in buying single family homes or other investments." -Goodreads Review

"Out of the 30 or so real estate investing books I've read this is #1 for me." -Amazon Review

"This book is a gold mine for reference and gave me the confidence that I needed before venturing into an investment of this type. Even if you are short on funds, it teaches various ways of working around that. " -Goodreads Review

"Need a side hustle to make ends meet? Been thinking about owning, renting or moving some real estate to see if you can turn a profit? If so, then this book is what you need to read to get practical advice, real-life examples of successes and failures and simple, down to earth business strategies." -Amazon Review

"As I read, I realized that yes, this book can help you no matter your experience level or the amount of cash you have on hand and I found the real-life stories that the author shared inspiring. Just as promised, this book gives you the tools and wisdom you need to crush it in apartments and commercial real estate." -Goodreads Review

"If you've ever had an inclination to get into the commercial real estate business or are seeking a better profit than buying and selling (or renting) single-family homes, this book is for you." -Goodreads Review

"Murray has done a great job writing a book that both newbie commercial investors and those with more experience will enjoy and find beneficial. I own several single family rentals and a 24-unit apartment building that are all performing well, so I'm not a newbie, but nevertheless I found myself highlighting key insights on almost every page of the book." -Amazon Review

"Forget the infomercials promising you real estate riches for no work and no money down. Take a lesson from Author Brian Murray, who decided he needed an extra source of income and turned it into a multi-million dollar award-winning real estate company." -Goodreads Review

"Murray covers an incredible amount of ground but does so in a way that is not overwhelming, but rather well-thought-out and inspirational. Mixed with all sorts of personal experiences and numerical breakdowns, he really provides the reader with a 360-degree view of what it means to be a commercial real estate investor."-Amazon Review

"This book is informative, engaging, and most of all, easy to understand, even when things get complicated. If it's possible to say that a book about commercial real estate is fascinating, this one qualifies. It's a great business book generally, and a wonderful beginner's guide to the world of commercial real estate." -Goodreads Review

About the Author

Brian Murray is the founder and CEO of Washington Street Properties, a commercial real estate investment company that has been ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States for five years in a row. In 2015, Murray was recognized with a Gold Stevie Award for Executive of the Year in the Real Estate Industry.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N6DKA10
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sackets Harbor Press; 1st edition (January 8, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 8, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 340 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 1,066 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Brian H. Murray

Brian H. Murray

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Brian Murray is an entrepreneur, business executive, and author. He is co-founder of Open Door Capital, a private equity firm with more than 1B in assets under management. He is also the founder of Washington Street Properties, which was ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies for five consecutive years.

Brian is the author of Welcome to My Garden, Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate, and The Multifamily Millionaire, Volumes I & II. Brian has been interviewed and quoted by dozens of major media outlets including CNN, MarketWatch, PBS, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times.

Brian resides in western North Carolina where he spends time working on his ranch, working on himself, reading, writing, hiking, and trail running in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
1,066 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers find the book highly readable, with one noting its honest, non-self-aggrandizing writing style. Moreover, the information quality receives positive feedback, with customers appreciating how it helps gain a fundamental understanding of commercial real estate investing and references other real estate business resources. Additionally, the pacing is well-received, with one customer highlighting how the author breaks down complicated concepts clearly. The industry coverage is comprehensive, with one customer noting it covers the entire spectrum of cash flow real estate.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more

129 customers mention "Information quality"121 positive8 negative

Customers find the book helpful for gaining a fundamental understanding of commercial real estate investing, offering numerous advices and references to other real estate business resources.

"...He has these great appendices in the back of the book with additional invaluable resources which I have never encountered before in a real estate..." Read more

"...His story is inspirational and practical giving the reader all the tools they need to start out investing in the commercial real estate market and..." Read more

"...He keeps it simple, and shares some resources on his website, as well as a summary of simple and practical financial formulas, a real estate glossary..." Read more

"...It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate” has helped me to expand that knowledge. There are many great things that can be said about this book!..." Read more

123 customers mention "Readability"123 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a must-read with great content, and one customer notes that it is written in an honest, relatively non-self-aggrandizing style.

"...He has these great appendices in the back of the book with additional invaluable resources which I have never encountered before in a real estate..." Read more

"...get practical advice, real-life examples of successes and failures and simple, down to earth business strategies...." Read more

"...He keeps it simple, and shares some resources on his website, as well as a summary of simple and practical financial formulas, a real estate glossary..." Read more

"...I enjoyed each chapters lesson and ideas on how Brian made it possible and like he said in the book "keep it simple stupid" or &..." Read more

21 customers mention "Pacing"21 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one customer noting how the author breaks down complicated concepts in a clear and relatable manner.

"...I found the material presented so meaningful, that I would have gladly paid twice the price for it...." Read more

"...It' a great read and a great introduction to an important and potentially viable and profitable investment sector." Read more

"...useful books I have read on real estate investment because it keeps a realistic and personal balance between the principles and ton of real life..." Read more

"...If you want a good overall, realistic, educational book on business and real estate, buy this book...." Read more

5 customers mention "Industry coverage"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's comprehensive coverage of the real estate industry, with one customer noting it covers the entire spectrum of cash flow real estate, while another mentions it applies to businesses across the board.

"Brian has written a book that covers the entire spectrum of cash flow real estate...." Read more

"...practical leadership and customer service tips that apply to businesses across the board!..." Read more

"...Just like he said, this book will be a block in your Real Estate empire. Learn l Grow l Make impacts" Read more

"Amazingly detailed descriptions, easy to read and 100% complete to commercial real estate...." Read more

Great information but missing some pages.
4 out of 5 stars
Great information but missing some pages.
Amazing book but MISSING pages in the middle!
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

  • Will P
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not Your Ordinary Real Estate Book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    I have purchased many books from Amazon, but this is my first review ever. I work in health care and consider myself a fairly well read person. Prior to reading this book, I couldn't tell you the difference between DSCR and disco. Upon completion of the book, I have a working vocabulary and fundamental understanding of commercial real estate. This book was amazing in both the breadth of knowledge covered, as well as how Brian Murray presents the material. It was all done in a very well thought out and systematic manner, guiding the reader from the beginning to the end of a deal. I believe that the good formatting is a testament to Brian's past career as a teacher. The most important aspect of this book compared to some other real estate books out there, is that the author uses real numbers, and uses his own real world deals as examples. He has a legitimate real estate company with a website that you can go to and verify that he has actually done these deals.

    The advice he gives, especially the little nuggets learned from his own real life examples are priceless. Reading the book, I felt like I had a mentor teaching me, and walking through the process. He has these great appendices in the back of the book with additional invaluable resources which I have never encountered before in a real estate book. I found the material presented so meaningful, that I would have gladly paid twice the price for it.

    So to anyone reading this review, if you really want to get an insider's mindset on how to enter the commercial real estate world and the methodology behind doing a deal, get this book. Not once does Brian ever try to sell you anything; there are no webinars, seminars, additional books, etc.

    Brian, thank you for taking the time to write this book and giving myself and others the chance to learn both from your successes and challenges.
    22 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars You can do this too!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    Need a side hustle to make ends meet? Been thinking about owning, renting or moving some real estate to see if you can turn a profit? If so, then this book is what you need to read to get practical advice, real-life examples of successes and failures and simple, down to earth business strategies. Brian Murray tells the reader about his own personal experiences from his beginnings as a new investor, to dramas with his renters, to nurturing his investments as an entrepreneur to his present position as a successful businessman and investor with a multi-million dollar business. That's some side hustle!!
    And the amazing thing is, that's how it started – he had too much month at the end of his money and needed to supplement his teacher income. So, he took a simple interest and turned it into a money maker. He started small but soon realized that with some simple business math (outlined for the reader in his book), common –sense and a little creativity, he could invest in larger properties and turn bigger profits while also making a difference in other people's lives including his own. Brian spells his simple strategies out in this book and provides supplementary resources to help the reader out. He wants everyone to be as successful as he was and believes they can. He admits and even revels in the fact that, because he started as a non-professional, he didn't know his approach was different that other large commercial property investors – but, this is the key to his success. He was small and, therefore, more nimble than other bigger investment houses in the same space. His story is inspirational and practical giving the reader all the tools they need to start out investing in the commercial real estate market and making their own dreams of success come true.
    24 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • A
    5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely loved the book because of that
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    I just finished reading Crushing It. If I am to describe it in one world, I would say it is: Real! I absolutely loved the book because of that: keeping it real. Throughout the book, it kept reminding me of Shoe Dog. Although very different, but both books struck me as genuine on so many levels.

    Brian simply shares his experience in the book, the good and the bad, and all the lessons to learn from that. He keeps it simple, and shares some resources on his website, as well as a summary of simple and practical financial formulas, a real estate glossary, team members skills you would need, and other practical stuff. He gives what I think is the right dose of encouragement coupled with a caveat on what a real estate business really takes. It certainly is not a get-rich-in-a-week magic prescription, nor in a year nor in five for that matter. But with the right dedication, knowledge, and hard work, it certainly an investment that pays off on the long run. He is very much pro a long term approach, and even discourages a buy-and-flip approach (of course depending on what your overall strategy is). I liked the fact that he bases his long term strategy on adding value to your assets then extracting equity and re-investing again, rather than betting on value appreciation by pure market factors. I also enjoyed what I thought were hilarious -albeit super weird- stories about some of his tenants.

    He shares some of his personal experiences as well as the values he holds. That also resonated a lot with my personal experience and my values. It is a book I thoroughly enjoyed flip to flip, and I certainly recommend. I hope he writes more, and perhaps get into some details of financial modeling and different property market specificities.
    24 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

  • Rez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good intro book
    Reviewed in Germany on November 19, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    Introductory level
    Report
  • Harry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable read.
    Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    Easy to read and some great info in here. Quit pushing books to Instagram “influencers” please Brian all it does is cheapen what is a legitimately useful and thorough book.
    Report
  • Ian A
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introduction to CRE
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    Let’s be honest - there are a LOT of books out there on Commercial Real Estate (CRE) and, for the most part, they seem to be polarised between two specific types. On the one hand you find dry university texts written for existing professionals that tend to confuse the neophyte with too many acronyms and esoteric formulae. On the other hand you have the slickly written books that appeal to the novice CRE investor, but ultimately fail to deliver and serve to do little else but slot you into a sales funnel where you end up spending a fortune on “mentorship” courses.

    Thankfully, Brian Murray's "Crushing It In real Estate" does not fit in either of these categories. In short, if you are looking for a solid, well written, but easy to read primer on making your first steps as a CRE investor, this book delivers. In a previous life, the author was a teacher and his desire and ability to impart relevant information throughout the book shines through. The underlying sentiment of the book seems to be one of a genuine desire to help those that have the will to proceed with CRE investment, but lack the basic skill-set and perhaps are a little intimidated.

    For me, the takeaway messages in the book are:

    1. The down to earth tone of the book, coupled with the examples of the various struggles he faced when at the bottom of the hill, as well as those he faced after acquiring his first CRE assets, make it east to relate to the author. This creates the feeling of “Brian did it, so can I...”, rather than “Wow, this guy is so massively successful, I’ll never achieve on that level…”

    2. There are ways to kick-start ownership of CRE assets, even when you lack funds. Yes, office space can be significantly more expensive than residential, but where there’s a will, there’s a way.

    3. CRE investment really isn’t that scary when you’re armed with the knowledge that this book shares.

    My only regret was that I bought the Kindle version and not the physical book, but I can hardly blame the author for that, can I?

    Five stars.
    Report
  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A must read
    Reviewed in India on August 6, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    Very good book. Author gives multiple examples to explain the concepts. Learnt many new things. A must read if you want to start investing career in real estate.
    Report
  • Georg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Authentic
    Reviewed in Germany on May 21, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    A good personal description to achieve success as a real estate investor, a great book for beginners and also professionals
    Report

Report an issue


Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report