Investors – ourselves included – often refer to “financial freedom.” While the concept itself sounds reasonably straightforward, it can mean many things to different people. These ideas lead to diverging goals and priorities. Ultimately, those points of divergence demand unique investment strategies. What you do hinges on where you want to be.
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Your Picture of Financial Freedom Shapes Investment Strategy
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Apr 18, 2024
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Protect Your Investment Assets with 3 Simple Rules
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Jan 4, 2024
In today’s economy, it seems like we’re feeling more pressure than ever. It’s not just about the tumult in the real estate market but the volatility of stocks, the ever-growing cost of living, and increasing economic uncertainties.
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What Investors Should Know About 2024 Tax Adjustments
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Nov 21, 2023
The IRS recently released updated guidelines for the 2024 tax year. Some of the most well-known standards shifted to account for inflation – the consensus being that these changes would mean more money in the pockets of Americans.
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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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How to Prepare Your Finances for Your First Property Acquisition
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Aug 3, 2023
In many ways, investing in real estate is straightforward. We know, however, the new investors want the reassurance they’re going into this venture prepared. We don’t blame them – this is, after all, a big step in building a better financial future for yourself and your family!
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Top Tips for Saving Up to Buy Your First Investment Property
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Jun 1, 2023
When it comes to investing in real estate, getting started is the hardest part. This has always been true, but it’s even more evident in an economic climate that puts homeownership out of reach for so many. If you can barely afford to buy your own home, how can you begin to consider saving up to invest in real estate?
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The Passive Real Estate Investor's Year-End Checklist
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Dec 7, 2022
With only a few weeks left in the year, it’s time for real estate investors to finish strong. You may be a passive investor, but as you know, passive doesn’t mean disengaged! Think of yourself as the captain of a ship. Your crew ensures you get to where you’re going, but you set the course.
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6 Year-End Financial Tips for SFR Investors
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Dec 6, 2022
Right now, you have the prime opportunity to review, assess, and strategize for the coming year. There’s plenty of legwork for investors to get done, so don’t miss out on these important financial strategies.
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Retiring Soon? You Should Be Investing in Turnkey Real Estate!
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Sep 7, 2022
If you’ve retired or started seriously planning for retirement, you may think it’s too late to do any worthwhile investing. After all, passive investing can take years, even decades, to really pay off. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have plenty to gain.
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The Real Estate Investor's Year-End Due Diligence Checklist
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Dec 16, 2021
With 2021 coming to a close, it’s time to look forward to 2022. After all, there’s no time to twiddle our thumbs. The best real estate investors are always moving forward and getting the job done. But do you know what needs doing?