It’s not always immediately evident if your latest investment is worth its while. When you’re adept at evaluating a property’s investment potential, you’re able to navigate your acquisitions with confidence. Building a world-class real estate portfolio isn’t easy – but these signs will help you know when you’re on the right track.
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How To Tell If That Investment Property Was Worth It
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Aug 2, 2022
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In a Market Like This One, Should I Wait to Invest in Real Estate?
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Mar 9, 2022
When people ask when they should invest, our answer has always been “as soon as possible.” The current state of the real estate market – record-high prices, an inflated economy, supply chain issues – may have you questioning whether now is still a good time to invest.
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12 Red Flags When Evaluating a Rental Property
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jan 4, 2022
Real estate investors constantly flex their analytical muscles. From the physical to the financial, diligent evaluation of every investment opportunity not only sets the stage for success but avoids big problems.
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This Will Change Your Mind About Investing in Cheap Real Estate
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Nov 24, 2021
On the surface, buying cheap rental properties seems like a good idea. After all, you can afford several cheap rental properties at once versus one expensive property – and the sooner you can diversify, the better, right?
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5 Types of Properties Real Estate Investors Must Avoid
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Oct 6, 2021
Real estate investing is a highly customizable, bespoke experience for investors. In many ways, you can choose how active or passive to be and what level of challenge and risk is acceptable for you.
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Physical Qualities That Elevate Rental Property Potential
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Sep 15, 2021
If you want to get the most out of your investment properties, there is a two-pronged approach to keep in mind. One step involves ongoing excellence in maintenance, management, and upkeep. The other begins before you start renting – and sometimes before you buy!
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The Real Estate Investor's Guide to Little Rock, AR (2021 Edition)
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Aug 4, 2021
Want to succeed as a real estate investor? Know your market. Each of REI Nation’s eleven markets (and counting) has been thoroughly analyzed and vetted for their wealth-building potential. Little Rock, Arkansas is no different.
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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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3 Key Rental Property Criteria for Your Buy-and-Hold Portfolio
By Chris Clothier on Fri, Nov 20, 2020
Do you know what makes a good long-term rental property? As real estate investors, we must never invest blind. We don’t want to snatch up investment properties just because they’re there. No — each investment we make should be an intentional, perfect fit for our portfolios.
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Should You Buy Occupied Investment Properties?
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Aug 22, 2017
Every investment property purchase comes with different factors to consider. Usually, real estate investors will ponder things like condition and location when it comes to gauging potential for cash flow. But what if it’s already earning income?