Cork and Rick Clark grew up in Reno, Nevada watching their father build and invest in real estate. They felt very fortunate to not only enjoy the direct benefits but also for the opportunity to learn about real estate investing.

"He paved the way and showed us the financial rewards," Rick shares, "Pops taught us the importance of a strong work ethic. If you want to be successful, you need to be on the job everyday."

The Clark family motto if we are going to reach a particular goal, you MUST be consistent by being on the job and working diligently everyday got the brothers through the 2008 crash, and lead their property management  company  into record-breaking growth and momentum.

Cork and Rick have used their knowledge of real estate and expertise in construction along with their unwillingness to sit still to build Clark Real Estate to over 700+ doors (households) under management.

Their favorite part of managing properties and real estate investments is that every day is different,   every project is different, every house is different. They get to problem-solve every day--either from the office or out at a construction site. Their father and uncle, now in their 80s, modeled how to successfully work as brothers, and they have enjoyed working as a team. "Knowing somebody's got my back and that we have the same goals is the best part about working with my brother," Cork says. Rick is the second of seven children, and Cork is the younger brother as the fifth child.

The Clark brothers got started in real estate investing and property management by way of the construction industry. They had been in the construction industry since they were teenagers. With the construction experience "we could visualize firsthand all the possibilities," Rick says.

"We would look for the biggest problem property in a neighborhood," remembers Rick, "we would make offers on properties that weren't for sale." It wasn't long and the brothers had a handful of renovated properties that now needed to be managed. They started a property management company and took on leasing and maintenance for other real estate investors.

"No one knows the community better than we do. We're lifers," Rick smiles.

"We're hands on. We've started from the ground up. There are very few aspects of the real estate and investing game that we have not experienced first-hand," adds Cork.

Clark Real Estate brings drive and enthusiasm to folks looking to invest in the Reno area. Would you like to see their Map for building your real estate investment portfolio?

Which is right for you?

If you are new to the area, new to a job or career, or have less-than-adequate credit, renting may be the best avenue for you and your family. Even if none of the above applies to you, renting has its advantages.

Renting allows:

• Short-term and flexible lease agreements in case you need to or want to relocate in the near term.
• Fewer long-term responsibilities concerning maintenance and lawn care.
• A place to start when you don’t know where to start—whether in location or in creating good credit standing.
• The freedom from a burden of a mortgage and interest payments.

On the other hand, buying a home right now is a great option because interest rates are so low. When you have investment or longevity on your mind, finding a home to own might be your best plan.

Buying allows:

• Monthly payments toward a mortgage to be equal to an investment towards ownership or resale value of the home.
• A sense of permanency and stability in the city for you and your family.
•  Choices in doing what you want in order to improve your home and yard.
• Right now, with interest rates as low as they are and a buyer’s market, the possibility of lower monthly payments than it would be with a rental.

Whether you are in the market for buying or renting a home, our agents at Clark Real Estate want to help you find that perfect place to call home. Stop in or contact us today!