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Turnkey Real Estate Investing

Chris Clothier

Entrepreneur, writer, speaker, ultra-endurance athlete, husband & father of five beautiful children. Chris puts these natural talents on display every day. As a partner at REI Nation, Chris addresses small and large audiences of real estate investors and business professionals nationwide several times each year. Chris is also an active writer, weekly publishing real estate, leadership, and endurance training articles.

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Forgotten Messy Home Gets A Major Clean Up

By Chris Clothier on Tue, Nov 20, 2018

This week, we have a great three bedroom, two bath property in Spring, Texas for our Transformation Tuesday. Being just outside Houston, outlying cities like Spring are able to capitalize on the expanding rental market and increased housing demands. After all, Houston is the largest city in Texas, and the 4th largest city in the nation. So it's no surprise that the need for rental housing is growing.

Let's get into the details and see how our team turned this forgotten, messy eye soar into an amazing property!

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Why Investing in Turnkey Real Estate is Better Than Getting Rich Quick

By Chris Clothier on Fri, Nov 16, 2018

There’s a chance you’re rolling your eyes at the idea that anything is better than getting rich quick. After all, the sorts of schemes that make those promises have duped millions for years. They’re irresistible because they promise fortune without effort. The bad news is that they never work. Whether they’re secretly riddled with risk, run by dreamers wearing rose-colored goggles, or nefarious pyramid schemes, getting rich quick is never what it’s cracked up to be.

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What Should I Do with My Passive Income from Real Estate Investing?

By Chris Clothier on Wed, Nov 14, 2018

When navigating the world of passive real estate investing for the first time, understanding how to manage your newfound income effectively can be challenging. This can arguably be one of the more difficult things to navigate. How do you responsibly utilize your cash flow? What is the best way to manage your new stream of income?

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Drastic Remodel Takes Dark Dungeon to New Heights - Little Rock Market Turnkey Transformation

By Chris Clothier on Tue, Nov 13, 2018

Our 'Turnkey Transformation' is in Little Rock, Arkansas this week, where we see a very neglected landscape and driveway get a makeover by our renovations team. We've been in Little Rock for almost a year now, and as we grow into other markets, we're able to see what a difference our teams can make on these properties. See the before and after pictures below to see this overgrown yard get a clean cut!

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2018 Real Estate Market Recap for Memphis Invest Markets

By Chris Clothier on Fri, Nov 9, 2018

As we start to wrap up the year, we as real estate investors and professionals always benefit from taking a step back and examining where the market is and how it has grown and changed so we can adjust and plan accordingly for the upcoming year.

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2 Ways Your Money Mindset Affects Your Real Estate Investing Success

By Chris Clothier on Wed, Nov 7, 2018

Do you have a healthy relationship with money?

If you’re the type of person who’s even reading this blog, it’s safe to say you’re probably on the right track. You’re thinking about investing if you aren’t already—building your financial future and securing the very best not only for yourself but for future generations.

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Distressed Home Gets A Fresh Update

By Chris Clothier on Tue, Nov 6, 2018

This Memphis, TN 'Turnkey Transformation' is a great before and after for this week! As you can tell, this property has encountered quite a bit of fire damage. Not only that, the landscaping had started to take over the sides and back yard. See even more pictures below to find out how this distressed, ignored home becomes a fresh new property perfect for investors and residents!

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Portfolio Diversification Strategies for Real Estate Investors (And Why They Matter)

By Chris Clothier on Fri, Nov 2, 2018

Portfolio diversification is one of the keys to a successful real estate investment career. When new investors call us for the first time, one of the things we discuss from the get-go is the fact that we are not a real estate broker—we are in the business of building portfolios.

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How Much Does the Real Estate Cycle Really Affect Investors?

By Chris Clothier on Wed, Oct 31, 2018

While there are many factors to pay attention to as an investor of any kind, one of the biggest indicators that people seem to look to, no matter what is the market cycle. For real estate investors, the real estate cycle can be valuable to understand, but it can create a lot of stress and anxiety if relied on too heavily for decision-making.

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No Appeal To Curb Appeal

By Chris Clothier on Tue, Oct 30, 2018

We're in Dallas with this week's Turnkey Transformation, and as you can probably already tell, this back yard was lacking some serious curb appeal. Plus, when it comes to swimming pools and rental properties, generally the two don't mix. In this article, we'll see how the Memphis Invest renovations team was able to spruce up the landscaping while rehabbing this 1970's property in need of some updating!

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