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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.

Recent Posts

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5 Reasons You May Not Want to Wait Out High Interest Rates

By Chris Clothier on Thu, Nov 9, 2023

If you’ve been keeping your finger on the pulse of the real estate market, you’ve noticed just how slow things are right now. The National Association of Realtors predicts that the housing market is on track for its slowest year since 2008. Reports say the average homebuyer must make $115,000 annually to afford the typical U.S. home. On average, American households are short of that benchmark by $40,000.

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The Pros and Cons of Using Leverage for SFR Acquisitions

By Chris Clothier on Tue, Nov 7, 2023

Leverage is one of the big selling points where real estate investment is concerned. It makes sense why – it allows investors to use less of their own money to acquire valuable, income-generating assets. But, like all things, utilizing leverage comes with risks. While the advantages are significant, every investor must consider the pros and cons and decide how much to leverage.

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6 Realistic Expectations for Passive Real Estate Investing

By Chris Clothier on Thu, Nov 2, 2023

Investor-influencer Grant Cardone was recently in hot water in the form of a class-action lawsuit alleging fraud and false promises through his real estate investment fund. You can read all about it on Bigger Pockets (linked above) and other news outlets. Regardless of how the lawsuit has turned out, we see it as a cautionary tale to passive investing hopefuls.

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Why More Property Renovations NOW Means Less Cost Later

By Chris Clothier on Tue, Oct 31, 2023

As a real estate investor, you may feel it more prudent to spread out costs when it comes to significant expenditures. Renovations are necessary in this business, but there’s no doubt about it – all that construction time, project management, and cost would give anyone a headache.

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7 Pieces of Financial Wisdom That Don't Work Anymore

By Chris Clothier on Thu, Oct 26, 2023

While some financial wisdom is timeless, the world we live in today has experienced vast changes in its economic and financial landscape. And with changing times comes a need for better, newer financial advice.

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When Interest Rates are High, Why Invest in Real Estate?

By Chris Clothier on Tue, Oct 24, 2023

While high interest rates make investing in real estate more challenging, it remains a viable and profitable investment strategy. We also want to point out that real estate isn’t the only asset impacted by interest rates.

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How (and When) to Consult Your Financial Advisor About Turnkey Real Estate

By Chris Clothier on Thu, Oct 19, 2023

We’ve all seen certain assets and investments go in and out of fashion.

However, real estate has long been a cornerstone of the economy at-large, mostly because land is a finite resource and shelter is an essential human need. There will always, then, be a demand for real estate in some form or fashion. For an investor, this lends certain reliability and stability that you would not find in other asset classes.

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14 Steps to Financially Prepare for a Property Acquisition

By Chris Clothier on Tue, Oct 17, 2023

Prepping your finances to buy property is necessary but sometimes overwhelming. There are so many details to sort through that starting might feel too daunting – even if you’ve been through the process before. This handy checklist includes the key steps and considerations for investors to ensure they are financially prepared for a property purchase...

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Share the Best Kept Secret In Passive Investing...

By Chris Clothier on Mon, Oct 16, 2023

Don't be afraid to share the news about how REI Nation can help further your financial goals, all from the comfort of home! Why? Because REI Nation is increasing the incentive for our Referral Program and offering current investors like you $2,000 for successfully referring a friend!

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Keys to Smart Investing When Your Spouse Has Different Goals

By Chris Clothier on Thu, Oct 12, 2023

When you’re married, you share a lot of things – your time, your meals, and, for many...your finances. Last year, surveys reported that 41% of households experienced finance-related tension. That tension emerges for various reasons – one or both partners carrying debt, not sticking to an agreed household budget, financial power imbalances, or different personalities and attitudes regarding money.

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