Reading, writing, and... real estate? They go hand in hand. We asked 2020's rising stars of real estate to recommend books to our readers, especially for those who want to get started in the field ...

The Redfin chief economist seeks to help buyers and sellers navigate a housing market that might be stacked against them.

The books encouraged him to change his strategy and start investing in real estate. Brannon Potts expects to expand his real-estate portfolio from 12 doors to 20 within the next five years.