Most people get turnkey real estate investing all wrong. They either think it’s a completely hands-off investment like stocks or that all turnkey real estate companies offer the same product. Both of these assumptions can be dangerous when investing in what should be an easier, less stressful, and far more scalable type of real estate investment—turnkey rentals. If you invest in truly turnkey real estate, you’ll get all the benefits of regular rental properties with MANY of the headaches already dealt with. What do we mean?
We’re bringing back repeat guest Chris Clothier, turnkey provider and investor for over twenty years, to explain exactly what turnkey real estate is and whether or not it’s right for you. Chris describes the danger of thinking that every “turnkey” company is actually turnkey and signs that the company you’re dealing with could be selling you a bad deal. Plus, who should buy turnkey in the first place? Is it only for beginners, or do experienced investors move their money into these properties, too?
How much money do turnkey properties make? We’re sharing those stats and the two questions you MUST ask a turnkey company before you work with them!
In This Episode We Cover:
Turnkey real estate investing explained and why so many investors get this definition wrong
How much turnkey rentals can make you in 2025 (actual return estimates)
The two questions you MUST ask a turnkey provider to prove they’re legit
Signs of a good turnkey real estate deal and why you should NOT buy properties under a certain price point
Why turnkey real estate investing isn’t just for beginners
And So Much More!
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BiggerPockets Real Estate 26 - Building a Scalable Real Estate Business and Tenant Management Tips with Chris Clothier
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BiggerPockets Real Estate 380 - Profitable Landlording in a Crisis with Mike Butler, Chris Clothier, and Dave Poeppelmeier
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Turnkey Real Estate Investing: Complete Guide
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(00:00) Intro
(03:49) Turnkey Investing 101
(07:11) Who Should Buy Turnkey?
(19:37) Signs of a Good Deal
(22:53) 2 Questions You MUST Ask
(28:00) Turnkey Rental Returns in 2025
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