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Chris Clothier

Entrepreneur, writer, speaker, husband & father of five beautiful children. As a partner and face of REI Nation, Chris addresses small and large audiences of real estate investors and business professionals nationwide several times each year. Chris is also an active writer, weekly publishing real estate, leadership, and endurance training articles.

Building a Team 6 min read

Sep 15, 2019Jan 27, 2024 Chris Clothier

Premium Property Management Really IS Worth It: Here’s What It Can Do For You

Property management gets a bad rap—but if you choose the RIGHT company, it can absolutely make your life a breeze. Here's what you should know.

Exiting 5 min read

Jul 16, 2019Feb 20, 2024 Chris Clothier

5 Essential Items to Consider Before You Sell Your Rental

Instead of scrambling to unload an unwanted property, weigh these five vital considerations first. It is critical that you pause before making a move!

Real Estate Marketing 3 min read

Jun 26, 2019Mar 16, 2021 Chris Clothier

5 Tips for Writing Rental Property Listings Your Ideal Tenants Will Read

Is your rental listing getting lost in a sea of competition? Stand out -- and attract the tenants you want -- with these 5 smart tips.

Flipping 7 min read

Sep 15, 2018Mar 16, 2021 Chris Clothier

4 Must-Knows Before Taking on a Distressed Property

With so many areas undergoing revitalization, the idea of renovating a distressed property in an up-and-coming market seems attractive. But is it worth it?

Personal Development & Goals 5 min read

Feb 15, 2018Mar 16, 2021 Chris Clothier

10 Habits to Adopt if You Want to Become a Real Estate Investing Legend

Here’s something a lot of us have trouble believing: You have the potential to have influence, to be a mentor. But you'll need to adopt a few habits first.

All 7 min read

Oct 04, 2016Mar 16, 2021 Chris Clothier

8 Basics Every New Real Estate Investor Should Master

Are you new to real estate and completely overwhelmed by everything you need to learn? Take a step back -- and first master these basic areas.

All 6 min read

Jul 26, 2016Apr 30, 2021 Chris Clothier

8 Awesome Tech Tools for Landlording, Lead Management, Productivity & More

Don't get stuck in the dark ages when you can use technology to make your entrepreneurial life THAT much easier. Check out these 8 tools!

All 6 min read

Jul 07, 2016Mar 16, 2021 Chris Clothier

10 Reasons NOT to Use Corporations for Real Estate Ownership

Many investors hold properties in a corporation because they're scared of lawsuits. But the truth is, there are good reasons NOT to invest this way.

Exiting 4 min read

Jul 04, 2016Feb 20, 2024 Chris Clothier

5 Smart Exit Strategies for Buy & Hold Investors Looking to Get Out of the Game

Every smart investor has several possible exit strategies -- even if they have no plan to leave the real estate game any time soon. Get ideas here.

Investing For Beginners 6 min read

May 05, 2016Mar 16, 2021 Chris Clothier

5 Reasons a Positive Attitude Makes Winners in Real Estate Investing

Don't underestimate the power of a positive mindset! Learn why keeping a good attitude can mean the difference between failure and success in real estate.

Finding Deals 5 min read

Mar 11, 2016Feb 19, 2024 Chris Clothier

5 Tips For Picking a Winning Investment Property (& 5 Red Flags to Avoid!)

For those of us investing in real estate, we can all fall in love with the wrong things. As much as we try to stay objective in our real estate…

Real Estate Business Management 4 min read

Jan 10, 2016Feb 19, 2024 Chris Clothier

4 Tips to Turn a Negatively Cash-Flowing Property Around

For any real estate investor, considering a real estate property, whether existing or new, with negative cash flow is nothing to sneeze at. A property with negative cash flow is…

Landlording & Property Management 15 min read

Dec 15, 2015Nov 27, 2023 Chris Clothier

Turnkey Real Estate: The Investor’s Comprehensive Guide

So you want to get in on this whole real estate investing thing. That’s great! But hey — there are a ton of options out there in real estate. It’s…