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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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3 Reasons Behind Texas Real Estate's Unstoppable Momentum

By Chris Clothier on Fri, Jan 8, 2021

Article updated August 3, 2021

Across the United States, 2020 meant many different things. For most people, it meant the stress and uncertainty of navigating a global pandemic. In the real estate industry, however, it meant navigating the many markets that defied expectations. Despite the economic and human toll of the pandemic, real estate seemed to transcend the impact — at least, in terms of residential real estate.

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Real Estate Investors, Jump into 2021 with Renewed Focus

By Chris Clothier on Wed, Jan 6, 2021

It is finally 2021. Happy New Year!

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Dreary House to Forever Home - Little Rock Turnkey Transformation

By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jan 5, 2021

This week’s Transformation Tuesday comes from Little Rock, Arkansas! This single-family home was a washed out and forgotten house in the beginning. From its rotting foundation to its outdated, wooden walls, the property was overdue for an overhaul inside and out. To see how our expert team of contractors reversed the wreckage, check out the before and after pictures below.

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How REI Nation Matches Investors with the Ideal Properties

By Chris Clothier on Fri, Jan 1, 2021

One of the questions we often receive at REI Nation is why we don’t offer a comprehensive list of our available properties. This is something we know other real estate companies do. We’re also used to browsing homes via apps like Trulia and Zillow. So why can’t you browse our properties right from the comfort of the internet?

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LLCs and Licensing: What Do Real Estate Investors Need?

By Chris Clothier on Wed, Dec 30, 2020

Investing in real estate can be a daunting prospect for newcomers. Not only is there concern over the feasibility and success of your brand-new venture, but there are technical aspects that you may not totally understand yet. From taxes and forming entities to getting a real estate license, it is all intimidating.

Topics: new investors
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Retro Restoration - Dallas - Ft. Worth Turnkey Transformation

By Chris Clothier on Tue, Dec 29, 2020

This week’s Transformation Tuesday comes from Dallas - Ft. Worth, Texas! This retro, single-family home had endured a great amount of wear and tear over the years. From its damaged roof to its colorful interiors, our expert team of contractors renovated this home from top to bottom to get it into rent-ready conditions. To see the results, check out the before and after pictures below.

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4 Ways to Maximize Potential in Turnkey Real Estate Investment

By Chris Clothier on Fri, Dec 25, 2020

In real estate investment, there is a constant tension between scaling one’s portfolio and maximizing the potential of your current holdings. We all want to scale — after all, growing your portfolio grows your streams of income. 

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The Investor’s Guide to San Antonio, Texas

By Chris Clothier on Thu, Dec 24, 2020

Over the years, REI Nation has expanded into a handful of hand-picked, carefully vetted investment markets. From our beginnings in Memphis, Tennessee to a total of some seven investment markets for the past few years, we are again expanding the opportunities that we offer to our investors. Naturally, every market is selected with our investors in mind — for the longevity and quality of their investments, as well as our ability to offer the quality and attention to detail that you know REI Nation for.

With several new markets on the horizon, it’s high time we made proper introductions for the newest members of the REI Nation market family: starting with San Antonio, Texas.

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Why Single-Family Residential Homes Fit Our Model of Efficiency

By Chris Clothier on Wed, Dec 23, 2020

At REI Nation, we’re often asked if we would ever buy or manage multifamily properties. Oftentimes, these questions pertain to duplexes, quads, or other small apartments. 

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Outdated House to Timeless Home - St. Louis Turnkey Transformation

By Chris Clothier on Tue, Dec 22, 2020

This week’s Transformation Tuesday comes from St. Louis, Missouri! This '60s, single-family home had endured a great amount of wear and tear over the years. From its rocky roof to its outdated interiors, our expert team of contractors renovated this home from top to bottom to get it into rent-ready conditions. To see the results, check out the before and after pictures below.

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