At REI Nation, our executive team frequently reads and discusses books that we feel will give us new insight, inspiration, and wisdom into what we do. One such book is Tilman Fertitta’s, Shut up and Listen!
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5 Tilman Fertitta Quotes that Inspire Real Estate Investing Success
By Chris Clothier on Fri, Oct 30, 2020
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Faith Versus Fear for Real Estate Investors
By Chris Clothier on Fri, Mar 27, 2020
We’re living through unprecedented uncertainty and fear amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Our news feeds and conversations are fraught with worry. And really, who can blame us? Not only do we see this pandemic sweeping across the world and claiming lives, but we also see already worrying economic repercussions.
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3 Truths that Subvert Expectations in Real Estate Investment
By Chris Clothier on Fri, Mar 6, 2020
Real estate investment is a time-proven strategy for building wealth, particularly in the long-term. However, we see a multitude of misconceptions about investing in real estate. While some of these ideas are ultimately harmless, they become limiting beliefs that can hinder your ability to succeed and reach your full potential as a real estate investor.
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How Savvy Investors Succeed in an Oversaturated Business
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Jan 8, 2020
Over the past decade, investing in real estate has become more popular than ever. Whether it’s due to the onslaught of fix-and-flip shows or the undeniable opportunities found in a post-Great Recession America, there are millions of real estate investors in the United States today. Even in 2012, real estate investment was a $9.2 billion industry with some 28 million self-identified real estate investors.
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Investment Success Happens with a Proven Strategy
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Nov 13, 2019
What do you think it takes to succeed in real estate investment? When the rubber meets the road, success in real estate investment isn’t about the newest technology, the flashiest marketing, or the newest investment platform. No, if you want to find financial security and build your wealth through passive real estate investment, you have to rely on proven strategies.
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Be a Real Estate Investor with Staying Power
By Chris Clothier on Fri, Sep 27, 2019
In the world of real estate investing, we see a lot of would-be investors come and go. Some were unprepared for the inherent risks and challenges while others threw in the towel the second the market didn’t produce obvious, no-brainer wins.
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What the Build-to-Rent Model Says About Investing in Real Estate
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Jan 16, 2019
The U.S. housing market is in a slump. 2019 is bringing with it a flurry of predictions and speculations, many of which have to do with the shifting environment. Are we due for a bubble burst? Unlikely. The conditions in which the housing market crashed in 2009 are wildly different than the conditions we're currently experiencing.
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6 Practical Problem Solving Techniques for Real Estate Investors
By Chris Clothier on Fri, Dec 14, 2018
As much as we would like real estate investment to go off without a hitch, that just isn’t reality. We know that things will inevitably go wrong somewhere along the way. The question is how we will respond and deal with these bumps in the road.
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4 Benefits of Being "All In" As a Turnkey Real Estate Investor
By Chris Clothier on Fri, Jul 20, 2018
Total dedication can be an intimidating prospect. Most of us like to keep at least a small part of ourselves held back. It’s a self-preservation tactic. When it comes to investing in anything, there’s inherent risk, and because of that risk, we don’t always treat our investments as we should.
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Where's Your "Own It" Attitude as a Real Estate Investor?
By Chris Clothier on Fri, Jun 29, 2018
Passive real estate investors can fall into this temptation to keep their investments at arm’s length. After all, they’re not really responsible for the outcome, right? They’re just putting the money in. Someone else is really handling it. If things go south, it’s not your fault. You keep a loose grip on things just in case you have to pull your ripcord and stop your freefall because the ground feels like it’s just getting a little too close.