If you’re like most other investors — especially those managing properties out of state — you might have given some thought to getting a home warranty. These warranties help cover the costs of repairs and replacements in your rental properties, which means you can end up saving on maintenance costs and maximize your net income.
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The Pros & Cons of a Home Warranty for Investment Properties
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Nov 1, 2022
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Assess Your Risk Tolerance With These 7 Questions
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Sep 13, 2022
Whether you’re an investor, an entrepreneur, or a person with a pulse navigating the world, you have an inherent level of risk tolerance. It’s the amount of risk that you’re comfortable taking – what you’re willing to lose.
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The Debt Management Rulebook for Real Estate Investors
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Aug 30, 2022
Some financial gurus will tell you to avoid debt at all costs. And while, as a rule, one should manage debt responsibly – ensuring a high, steady credit score without overleveraging – debt isn’t always a bad thing.
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5 Reasons Taking a Long-Term Approach to Your Investments Is Essential
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Aug 30, 2022
If you’re an investor, you might be feeling apprehensive in the economic climate of the day. It seems as through risk – and expenses – are constantly on the rise. You might wonder if it’s even worth it anymore!
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SFRs Provide Strength & Shelter in an Uncertain Real Estate Market
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Jul 20, 2022
Watching the real estate market from the outside, you might be led to believe that the good times are at the end of their roll. And while rising interest rates, high prices, and other demanding conditions in the real estate market could reflect that across various sectors of the industry, it hasn’t been true of one vital, investor-centric niche: the single-family rental.
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6 Ways to Protect Your Retirement Assets and Income
By Chris Clothier on Thu, May 26, 2022
You’ve worked hard to secure your retirement. From 401Ks and IRAs to passive income and pensions, you want that hard work and fiscal dedication to pay off. Here's how to help protect those golden years ahead.
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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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Reliable Ways to Mitigate Weather-Related Risks
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Sep 7, 2021
On the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Ida – a category 4 storm – made landfall on the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts. Hurricane season is in full swing, bringing environmental hazards top-of-mind for homeowners and real estate investors alike.
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Great Real Estate Investors Manage Risks Beyond Their Control
By Chris Clothier on Fri, Oct 9, 2020
Where our wealth is concerned, we all want to have control. A lack of control can be a major stressor in our lives. Unfortunately, investors only have a say over so much.
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What are the Real Risks to Real Estate Investors During COVID-19?
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Aug 12, 2020
2020 has been a strange year to say the least. As we forge our way through uncharted territory, plenty of worries, concerns, and questions come to mind. We’re thinking about our families and friends and their health, we’re wondering about employment status and cut hours. We’re adjusting to working-from-home or juggling wild, cooped-up kids.