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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The Passive Real Estate Investor's Year-End Checklist
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Dec 7, 2022
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The Era of Ease is Over for House-Flippers
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Aug 24, 2022
There’s a wide variety of ways to invest in real estate. And we can tell you from experience that not all those ways are equal. Nothing has made that more apparent than the comparison between buy-and-hold rental investors and house-flippers in today’s economic landscape.
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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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5 Underappreciated Benefits of Passive Real Estate Investing
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Dec 1, 2021
Let’s be honest – passive investing doesn’t sound like the most exciting thing in the world. And truth be told, it’s not supposed to be! The big benefits of passive real estate investment aren’t about the thrills of sealing deals and making fast-paced executive decisions.
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Managing Risk in the Uncharted Future of Real Estate Investment
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Nov 3, 2021
We’re all long tired of the term “unprecedented” to describe the times in which we live. Even though the word has overstayed its welcome, it is still accurate.
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Brave These 7 Classic Real Estate Investment Scares
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Oct 27, 2021
As adults, we may no longer be frightened at the thought of ghouls and ghosts but there are still some things that strike fear into our hearts! Unlike the fun and thrilling scare of a slasher flick or haunted house, the things that scare us today come with high stakes.
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3 Key Qualities in Exceptional Buy-and-Hold Investment Markets
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Aug 11, 2021
Your real estate investment strategy impacts which markets you should target. Where buy-and-hold investing is concerned, your market choice is paramount.
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4 Strategies for Avoiding Investment Property Regrets
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Jul 14, 2021
“Expectation vs reality” is a popular form of internet listicle, often sharing the stories of duped customers expecting an amazing product for a cheap price. When that's the set up, the reality is never short of disappointing.
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Hate Risk? 3 Keys to Defensive Real Estate Investment
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Mar 31, 2021
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: every investment comes with some level of risk. This isn’t a surprise. Our risk tolerance varies based on personality, financial circumstances, goals, experiences, and our foundational knowledge of how to invest and manage money.
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Investor Strategies for Winning in Outrageously Hot Markets
By Chris Clothier on Fri, Mar 26, 2021
Since the end of the Great Recession, the U.S. housing market has been on the rebound.