The Grind Podcast

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!