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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How to Prepare Your Finances for Your First Property Acquisition
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Aug 3, 2023
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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?
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An Investor's Guide to Curating Financial Advice Online
By Chris Clothier on Fri, Mar 22, 2019
In the digital age, we’re exposed to more information than ever. In a study put forth by the New York Times a decade ago, it was suggested that Americans consume 34 gigabytes of content and 100,000 words each day. That doesn’t necessarily mean we’re reading those words, but we’re seeing them.
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5 Secrets to Maintaining Financial Peace of Mind
By Chris Clothier on Fri, Feb 22, 2019
We live in a perpetually anxious world. It's particularly true where money is concerned. When it comes to obtaining financial peace of mind, most of us seem to believe it is out of reach. Even as we try to get a grip on our financial health, we find that even knowing good habits doesn't help us feel any better.
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10 Ironclad Budgeting Tips for Mindful Real Estate Investors
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Feb 12, 2019
Everyone perks up when you start talking about fiscal responsibility, don't they? We know, we know. Don't doze off just yet! There is so much value in knowing how to command your money, especially in the world of real estate investment.
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The Essential Quickstart Guide to Preparing for Early Retirement
By Chris Clothier on Fri, Jan 11, 2019
Who doesn't want to retire early?
Most of us feel like early retirement is out of reach, but that just simply isn't the case. It is only beyond reach if we allow it to be. With the right financial strategy, preparing for early retirement doesn't have to be difficult or intimidating.