cover of episode 122: 5 Myths Holding Investors Back From Real Estate Greatness with Chris Clothier

122: 5 Myths Holding Investors Back From Real Estate Greatness with Chris Clothier

Publish Date: 2015/5/14
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    <p>On this episode of the <a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast">BiggerPockets Podcast</a>, we’re talking about myths. No, not about Sasquatch, elves, or the abominable snowman. We’re talking about real estate myths that might be holding YOU back from greatness! We’re excited to bring back Chris Clothier, a seasoned investor and business owner who shares stories from his own experiences to help you achieve new levels of success. Don’t miss one second of this incredibly powerful and actionable podcast!</p><p>In This Episode We Cover:</p><ul>
  • Who is Chris Clothier?
  • What got him into real estate?
  • Getting to the top 50 Home Buyers
  • Five Real Estate Investment Myths
  • Myth 1: Don’t work with family
  • Myth 2: Past performance is a reliable predictor for future investments
  • Myth 3: Investing in real estate is a big time sink
  • Myth 4: You should only invest locally
  • Myth 5: You should avoid risk at all cost
  • Five specific scenarios that are risky and how Chris would handle them
  • Learn an amazing tip when closing a deal!
  • How not to get ripped off by a property management company
  • And SO much more!
  • Links from the Show

    Books Mentioned in this Show

    Tweetable Topics:

    • “You don’t have a job for everyone.” (Tweet This!)
    • “In any partnership there should be clear lines, clear boundaries, and clear respect.” (Tweet This!)
    • “A lot of investors look to go out of area first because they don’t understand real estate.” (Tweet This!)
    • “There maybe more risk with a lower cost investment, than higher cost investment.” (Tweet This!)
    • “Our fear of losing money is greater than our desire to earn.” (Tweet This!)
    • “Risk is all about assessing the good and the bad of making the decision or not making the decision.” (Tweet This!)
    • “For investors, risk is not a bad thing.” (Tweet This!)
    • “There is no perfect time.” (Tweet This!)

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