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Having trouble trusting the real estate headlines? There's a reason why! This week, Chris reacts to a number of articles from your search history and unpacks why you can't take a headline at face value. Listen up and learn how to be a more critical reader, learner, and investor!

This week, Chris answers top real estate investor questions, sharing live insights about current mortgage interest rates, predicted appreciation, tax advantages, and more!  Interested in sharing about your experience as an investor in today's market? We want to hear from you! Listen up for ways you can connect with Chris and share YOUR grind.

What kind of investment property are you looking for? This week, Chris shares the pros and cons of buying into a new construction neighborhood versus investing in an older, renovated property.  What are the costs, and where are the payoffs? Listen up to find out! 

If you think you can make your way through these market conditions the way you have the past year or so, think again! In today's episode, Chris talks about how to be realistic when stepping back and looking at the facts, as well as the power of positive thinking and creativity. It's time to shake off the fear and shake things up!

Is a work-life balance really possible when you're an entrepreneur? In this week's episode, Chris shares his perspective, based on his personal experience being raised by Kent and working alongside his family. If you want to "have it all," listen up!

Think flipping houses is as easy as it looks on HGTV? Not so fast. Gather round, it's story time! This week, Chris is sharing real tales from his early days "flipping" houses, and shares the do's and don'ts he learned along the way. Here's a quick guide for what (and who) to look for in a flipping opportunity. 

Avid reader Chris has MORE books to recommend to everyone listening: the investor, entrepreneur, or anyone working on getting bigger, better, and smarter. Hear about how each one impacted Chris, and how they can help you with your grind!

How do you vet companies when investing far from home? The long-distance investor needs a verified, virtual due diligence process to keep up! This week, Chris shares simple, actionable steps you can take when choosing who you work with, and it all starts with the tools you have at hand.

If you know anything about The Grind, then you know we're backed by a team with decades of experience who care about giving you the insights to make your long-term goals a reality! You don't want to miss this opportunity to hear directly from Chris Clothier, host of The Grind Podcast, alongside real investors from across the country. Listen to this BONUS episode, featuring REI Nation's special mid-year webinar, during which Chris  reviews market trends, interest rates, home values, and opens...

If you're worried that turnkey services are keeping you from making all the profit you can, you may be more inclined to be a DIY investor: finding, renovating, and managing a property by your own methods. That's what entrepreneur energy is all about! This week, Chris breaks down a budget of cost, energy, and time it takes to go DIY, and shares why you might not want to trust all the gurus telling you to go it alone. 

Whether you're new to the game, or someone who's seen the ups and downs of the market, you might be wondering when is the right time to invest? This week, Chris shares why you can't predict the market in the short term, but you just might be able to in the long term. Get ready to hear a real estate analogy you might not expect! 

As investors, we all endeavor to have diversified, balanced portfolios—but how do we get there? This week, Chris walks through different ways to invest and lend money, pros and cons you can expect, as well as payouts and risks. Choose your path wisely!

This week, Chris shares six key indicators about the housing market to help new and seasoned investors make sense of the current trends in interest rates. Face your fears with facts and commit to your grind!

What is that magic number you're working towards to secure your comfort? This week, Chris disrupts all your ideas about "financial freedom" and your "freedom number" and leaves you with practical advice about how not to get swindled by buzzwords on your way to your financial goals. 

What kind of investor do you want to be? This week, Chris shares three differences between strategies that optimize cash flow or appreciation, and how you can set your own expectations accordingly. 

How do you take your investing to the next level—or even get yourself off the ground? Take Chris' advice, which this week is all about what to have on hand when opportunity arises: great questions. 

This week, Chris welcomes another guest: personal trainer and experienced investor David Allen. David's story is for anyone who is or has been "young, dumb, and broke." Hear how he navigated his passions and education in order to invest in others as well as himself.  You'll also get the origin story of Chris' approach to "motivation," so listen up! 

How do you know is a market is worth investing in? If you know us at all, you know this is a KEY question! This week, Chris walks us through what data you need to know and where you need to look to find the true pulse of a market. Learn from REI Nation's best practices, and make a choice that will pay you back for years to come! 

This week, Chris is joined by a special guest: long-time REI Nation investor James Baker. Listen up as he and Chris discuss the "why" and "how" of getting started in investing, plus experienced wisdom in accessing retirement funds and creating LLCs in the process! 

Do other investors know something you don't? This week, Chris walks us through the factors that have impacted the real estate market over the last two years and what we can expect the impact to be from current events.

Is it worth it to be a student of your industry? Of course! But how much should it actually cost to continue your learning?  This week, Chris shares where and how to get a "real" education as well as best practices for working with a mentor. 

When Chris is away, Kent will play—with the microphone! This week, we bring you a trio of REI Nation and Premier Property Management's most experienced team members. See what they have to say about investing, property management, returns, customer service, and more!