Anyone can be a real estate investor. But elite investors – those who genuinely excel and build lasting wealth through real estate – are built different. It’s not that they have some innate greatness or skill that others lack. Instead, they have the drive and discipline to establish habits that bring their investment success to new heights.
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7 Things Elite Real Estate Investors Do Differently
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jul 2, 2024
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Why Millennials Are Investing in Turnkey Real Estate
By Chris Clothier on Tue, May 28, 2024
Millennials are a diverse demographic. Today, they’re between the ages of 27 and 42, between young adulthood and nearly middle-aged. Trust us; we’ve heard plenty of discourse about millennials and the housing market over the years.
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The New Investor’s Guide to Buying Your First Rental Property
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Feb 29, 2024
You’ve decided this year will be your year. It’s finally time to jump in and buy your first rental property. Passive income is calling! But wanting to invest in real estate and actually doing it are two different animals. Sometimes, the practical steps to get it done are mysterious, especially for new and inexperienced investors.
Never fear – we’re here to give you a step-by-step action plan.
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8 Avenues for Passive Real Estate Investors to Further Their Expertise
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Dec 28, 2023
Passive investors rarely get the opportunity to gain the hands-on experience other investors have. While this can save them from the pitfalls of their inexperience, it holds them back, too. As a passive investor, experience and education aren’t about the doing. They’re about the knowing.
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Should Real Estate Investors Try to Time the Market?
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Dec 19, 2023
Because the real estate market moves in a cycle, you’d think timing it would be easy. After all, if investors could predict what the market will do, we’d be able to time our moves accordingly! While that’s a wonderful thought, it’s the daydream of an inexperienced investor.
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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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Housing Wire Reports Peak Inventory– Here’s What It Means for Real Estate Investors
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Sep 7, 2023
Low inventory has been the thorn in the housing market’s side for over a decade. The pandemic heightened the pressure of this squeeze, but make no mistake – this problem has been brewing for a while. In a turn of events, Housing Wire reports that soaring interest rates (now hitting the 7% mark) are finally affecting the real estate market.
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4 Fundamentals That Unsuccessful Real Estate Investors Ignore
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Aug 22, 2023
How would you describe yourself as a real estate investor? We’d hope you’d use descriptors like diligent, ambitious, successful, and driven. Unfortunately, though, not all investors have such sterling reputations. While there are many things you can be as a real estate investor, the one descriptor you want to avoid is sloppy or careless.
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10 Essential Aspects of Determining a Market’s Investment Potential
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jun 27, 2023
In real estate, location is everything. Whether you’re determining where to invest for the first time, where to expand your portfolio, or whether or not your current markets are still best suited for investment growth, you need a set of clear guidelines and metrics to follow.
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Boring Business Skills That Are Actually Good for Investors to Have
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Nov 8, 2022
Investors with entrepreneurial spirit tend to be very passionate about what they do. They get excited. They’re about the big picture, the process, the vision, the inspiration! Big ideas that are as thrilling to talk about as they are to reach for.