Before embarking on a new and potentially risky venture, you must be adequately prepared. You wouldn’t go on a long trip without packing a suitcase! And the most experienced travelers know that a checklist ensures all the essentials get packed.
In the same way, real estate investors must prepare before they start their investment journey. It’s all too easy for inexperienced investors to get in over their heads. It takes solid preparation to set the stage for success – do you know what you need to do?
Never fear – we’re here to give you the definitive checklist for preparing for your first real estate investment.
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The Pre-Investment Checklist for Aspiring SFR Investors
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jul 9, 2024
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Cash is Dethroned. Long Live Leverage!
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jun 25, 2024
We’ve all heard, “Cash is king.” The phrase was coined in 1980 by author George N. McLean as a business maxim: “Avoid credit, remembering that cash is king, credit is a slave.” The phrase reemerged and grew in popularity with the 1987 stock market crash. We’ve seen plenty of professionals and investors hold to this philosophy since.
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Are Newly Constructed Properties Worth Investing In?
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jun 18, 2024
New construction is divisive in the world of real estate, whether you’re an investor or a traditional homebuyer. Some are attracted to the totally turnkey nature of new builds. Others are skeptical of the quality of modern construction and developing markets.
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Why You Should Consider Turnkey Real Estate for Your Portfolio in 2024
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jan 2, 2024
Are you considering your next big wealth-building strategy? Looking for ways to strengthen your portfolio? Look no further: it’s time to go turnkey.
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8 Reasons SFRs Are Still Worth the Investment
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Dec 21, 2023
Between higher interest rates, stubbornly high property prices, and a competitive real estate market, you may wonder if investing in real estate is worth it anymore. And while the challenges facing the market (and investors) demand we pivot our strategies, none negate the benefits of investing in single-family rentals.
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This Is How You Know It’s Time to Scale Your Real Estate Portfolio
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Dec 12, 2023
Single-family rental (SFR) investors often struggle to determine when it’s the right time to scale their portfolio and acquire more properties. After all, buying a property is a big commitment, whether it’s your first or your fiftieth.
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6 Factors New Real Estate Investors Often Overlook
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Dec 7, 2023
When investing in real estate for the first time, there’s much to consider. Believe us, we know!
It can be overwhelming. But it’s certainly not impossible.
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5 Reasons You May Not Want to Wait Out High Interest Rates
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Nov 9, 2023
If you’ve been keeping your finger on the pulse of the real estate market, you’ve noticed just how slow things are right now. The National Association of Realtors predicts that the housing market is on track for its slowest year since 2008. Reports say the average homebuyer must make $115,000 annually to afford the typical U.S. home. On average, American households are short of that benchmark by $40,000.
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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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10 Compelling Reasons to Keep Holding Your SFR Properties
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Sep 19, 2023
With the market favoring selling so thoroughly, you might consider selling one or more of your investment properties. After all, it seems like a prime opportunity! But before you prepare that listing, wait. There are compelling reasons to hold your properties for the long haul – even when conditions make selling an attractive prospect.