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The SFR VS Multifamily Post-Pandemic Showdown

By Chris Clothier on Thu, Nov 28, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic changed much of what we consider “normal” for the real estate market. The trends we saw were often unexpected and unprecedented. Now, almost five years later, where are we? The age-old debate between multifamily and single-family rentals continues to rage, but we’re still placing our bets on the latter.

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The 7 Scariest Things Real Estate Investors Encounter

By Chris Clothier on Thu, Oct 31, 2024

This time of year, we revel in all things spooky – goblins and ghosts, skeletons and grim reapers, witches and creepy-crawlies. Most of us know there’s a difference between an innocent scare and true terror. And while we may not be talking about buckets of blood in the latest Halloween thriller, a few things should strike fear into the heart of any  SFR investor.

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12 Fundamentally Misunderstood Financial Concepts Investors Must Master

By Chris Clothier on Tue, Oct 22, 2024

Even elementary financial concepts are commonly misunderstood. We all had the wrong idea at some point or another. There’s no shame in that – only in refusing to learn better! Some commonly misunderstood financial concepts could hold you back from building lasting wealth!

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3 Indicators Mortgage Rate Cuts Will Impact a Market

By Chris Clothier on Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Mortgage rates have already fallen at least a percentage point below their 2024 peak. Cuts are expected to continue through the end of the year and on into 2025. Many of us have been waiting for this – something that will finally jog the frozen real estate market and get us towards more palatable conditions.

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What Emerging Home Building Trends Mean for Investment Properties

By Chris Clothier on Thu, Sep 26, 2024

For the most part, real estate investors aren’t interested in “trendy” homebuilding. Our focus is usually on function and longevity, not style. This isn’t to say investment properties don’t look nice – but they tend to be renovated for timelessness, not flash-in-the-pan appeal.

But we’re not talking about choosing fancy backsplashes or the right paint color for some HGTV dazzle. Investors should pay attention to building trends – including materials, home styles, layouts, and amenities. These give us insight into what buyers – and, in turn, renters – want in a home.

These are the trends (sourced from U.S. News) to watch and consider when making rental property renovations.

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Are “Hot” Real Estate Markets All They’re Cracked Up to Be?

By Chris Clothier on Tue, Sep 24, 2024

What does it mean to say a real estate market is “hot”? Should investors even care?

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Recessions May Be the Ideal Time to Invest in Real Estate

By Chris Clothier on Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Are we headed for a recession? Research from J.P. Morgan has raised the probability to 35% for a U.S. recession by the end of 2024, with unchanged odds at 45% for 2025. Those aren’t percentages to sneeze at. Even if a recession doesn’t come soon, it’s still on the horizon.

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7 Wise Principles for Scaling Your SFR Portfolio

By Chris Clothier on Tue, Sep 3, 2024

Every real estate investor starts with one property, but then what? Scaling your portfolio can feel as daunting as buying that first property. Some investors fear branching out into new markets or neighborhoods, worry about over-leveraging, or cringe at the thought of making a costly error. That’s all natural.

But at the end of the day, the only way to grow substantial wealth – the kind that leads to financial freedom – is to add properties to your portfolio.

When you do so with diligence, wisdom, and the right support in place, you put yourself in the best position possible to succeed.

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12 Compelling Reasons to Invest in Single-Family Rental Properties

By Chris Clothier on Tue, Aug 20, 2024

Out of all the investment opportunities in the world, why invest in single-family rental properties? After all, it’s not the hottest or most exciting asset. But there’s a reason people have employed this investing method – with great success – for decades. Individual investors have specific goals: early retirement, financial freedom, generational wealth-building, etc.

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7 Essential Qualities in an Ideal Rental Property

By Chris Clothier on Tue, Aug 13, 2024

When we talk about what makes a property an ideal rental, we often end up citing factors around the property rather than the qualities of the house itself. Things like location and proximity to amenities are of utmost importance – but it doesn’t mean any ol’ property in a good location will make a good rental.

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