How accessible is his work to a novice?
I seriously doubt Kiyosaki has even heard the term “Austrian economics”. As for his investment advice, we’ve discussed him a bit here.
Well he cites Murray Rothbard more than once in his book on gold and silver. I am sure he is aware of it, even if just vaguely, probably via his advisors. I don’t take most of what Kiyosaki writes to be advice on specific investments or businesses to go into. Rather, his work is motivational and puts into perspective the different ways in which one can earn income. I think he is worth reading for that alone. I’ve not yet delved into his work on real estate and investment, but his most well known books are not there to make you money but rather to get you into the mindset for it.
What makes you say Schiff is “partially” Austrian?
Interviews of him. I mean he gets it by and large, but I think overall he has a mish mash of views, particularly when it comes to the government and taxation. The same is true of Kiyosaki.