Famous real estate entrepreneurs
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There has long been a noticeable gap in the availability of books that thoroughly explore the complexities of the commercial real estate industry. While other sectors may offer a wealth of literature, commercial real estate often lacks a broad range of resources that professionals can rely on. Yet, the industry is filled with experts who have accumulated invaluable knowledge, and a number of key books stand out for their impact and influence.
To shed light on these must-reads, we reached out to dozens of prominent figures across the commercial real estate sector and asked them to submit their top picks for the greatest books related to the industry—spanning topics like market analysis, investment strategies, innovation, policy, and even fiction. While we focused on the business of commercial real estate, some recommendations naturally veer into residential, architecture, and urbanism, which are often closely intertwined with commercial real estate.
The result is a rich collection, from timeless classics to modern insights, showcasing books that have shaped many careers. While ot
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David Lichtenstein
Chairman & CEO of The Lightstone Group
This article is about the businessman. For the dancer and choreographer David Lichine (born Lichtenstein), see David Lichine.
David Lichtenstein | |
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| Born | Brooklyn, New York City |
| Occupation | CEO |
| Years active | 1988– |
| Organization | The Lightstone Group |
| Known for | Real estate |
| Board member of | Board of Governors of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), Member of The Economic Club of New York (ECNY) and the Real Estate Roundtable (RER), Trustee of The Touro College and University System, and Board Member of the Supervisory Committee for The New York Medical College |
David Lichtenstein is an American billionaire, entrepreneur, and real estate investor. He is the founder and CEO of The Lightstone Group, which he founded in 1988.
During the early years of the Lightstone Group, Lichtenstein focused on investing in multifamily properties. He rapidly grew his portfolio in the 1990s, before diversifying his portfolio and moving into retail. In 2003, Lichtenstein acquired Prime Ret
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Business Insider: Here are 27 Books on Real-estate Personalities and Power Players that Industry Insiders Say You Need to Have on Your Bookshelf
January 7, 2020
- Earlier this year, we asked a range of real estate insiders, including agents, executives, VCs, and analysts, to give us recommendations for books to understand the industry.
- They came back with a list of 27 selections.
- The titles ranged from “Power Broker,” a classic biography of New York City planner Robert Moses, to Bill Bryson’s history of the home, and even included one novel about a 19th century real estate developer.
- Read more BI Prime stories here.
Earlier this year, we asked a range of real estate insiders, including agents, executives, VCs, and analysts, to give us recommendations for books to understand the industry.
They came back with a range of titles, from sweeping histories of cities and biographies and autobiographies of powerful people to “how to” guides for investors and real estate agents.
We compiled the list into 27 selections, presented below with summa
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