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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When Interest Rates are High, Why Invest in Real Estate?
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Oct 24, 2023
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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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6 Non-Negotiables for Buying Property in Today's Housing Market
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Oct 10, 2023
If you’re looking to invest in today’s housing market, you might be in for a rude awakening. It’s not that investing in real estate is any less feasible or capable of generating long-term wealth. It’s more that building the right portfolio for the right price is more challenging than ever thanks to the combination of an inventory shortage, increasing property costs, and tough lending standards.
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What Property Managers Do (And Don’t Do) for Investors
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Oct 5, 2023
Property managers play a crucial role in the management and maintenance of rental properties on behalf of property owners. Inexperienced investors may not fully understand the nature of their role and all they do to support the success of their investments.
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8 Reasons Investors Flock to SFRs in a Tough Economy
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Oct 3, 2023
If you’re like most people, you’re feeling the squeeze of a tight, tough economy. At the same time, SFR investments are attracting more investors than ever! Throwing your proverbial hat into the ring might seem like a bigger challenge, but SFR investing makes it well worth it.
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Should Your First Home Purchase Be an Investment Property?
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Sep 28, 2023
To older investors, buying an investment property before a personal home might seem like putting the cart before the horse. Understand, though, that the next generation of investors – younger millennials and Gen Z – faces wildly different financial circumstances than many of us did in our youth.
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6 Green Flags in a Turnkey Real Estate Company
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Sep 26, 2023
A green flag is the opposite of a red flag. They indicate something positive and worthwhile! If you’re a passive real estate investor, especially one investing out-of-state, you must partner with the right people. Choosing a turnkey partner is no easy feat. After all, some of these companies lack experience, and others lack scruples.