In today’s real estate landscape, the rules of the game are evolving. Investors are entering the space with high expectations—and sometimes without the preparation necessary to meet them. I’m seeing it in investor conversations, online forums, and in the hundreds of inquiries we receive each month at REI Nation.

This week’s featured transformation takes us to 8317 Northwest 85th Street in Oklahoma City, where this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home underwent a full renovation to become turnkey-ready for a new resident. Built in 1979 and offering over 2,000 square feet of living space, this property is ideal for families or long-term renters looking for comfort and room to grow. The home’s classic layout, two-car garage, and neighborhood setting made it a strong foundation for a renovation that brings modern appeal to timeless structure.

If you’re investing in real estate for the first time, you probably have lots of questions. After all, there are so many options and strategies available. It can be overwhelming! But let’s focus on one of the bigger decisions investors must make: To invest in older properties that require renovation or opt for shiny, brand-new builds.

Welcome to this week’s Transformation Tuesday, where we spotlight one of our recently completed renovations—and the process that turns good properties into great, rent-ready homes. Today, we’re featuring 7114 Gulf Shore Boulevard in San Antonio, TX, a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom property offering 1,979 square feet of fully updated living space.

Built in 1984, this home now combines timeless structure with modern features designed to attract quality residents and drive long-term rental success. With no HOA and a two-car garage, it's an ideal turnkey opportunity in one of Texas’ fastest-growing cities.

When you hear the word “flat,” you might think “boring.” Uninteresting. Lacking potential. But flat isn’t always a bad thing. In the current 2025 real estate market, we’re seeing a “flat” market, at least where we’re investing. Prices aren’t moving all that much in either direction. 

Now, you’ll have a different reaction to this development based on your investment strategy. For example, flat markets scare off speculative buyers and flippers looking for quick appreciation, forced or otherwise. But for long-term investors, a flat market presents favoring buying conditions.

Welcome to this week’s Transformation Tuesday, where we highlight one of our latest renovations and the work that goes into turning properties into high-performing rental homes. This week, we’re featuring 106 Cornwall Court, a recently completed project in the growing Little Rock market.

Built in 1978, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath property spans 1,560 square feet and now features key upgrades designed to attract quality residents and support long-term rental performance. From fresh interior finishes to essential system updates, this home is now rent-ready and built for lasting value.

So many factors converge to create the reality of the single-family rental market that it seems impossible to synthesize it into something our brains can fully capture. That doesn’t mean, though, that trying is an exercise in futility. 

Welcome to this week’s Transformation Tuesday, where we highlight one of our latest renovations and the work that goes into turning properties into high-performing rental homes. This week we’re spotlighting, 3309 Bellingham Court, a recently completed project in Dallas, TX.

This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, built in 1977, offers over 1,900 square feet and now features new upgrades designed to attract quality residents. From essential system updates to curb appeal improvements, this home is now move-in ready and built for performance.

Listen. We’ve been in this business for well over twenty years at this point. We weathered the Great Recession and came out stronger on the other side. We faced COVID with plenty of anxiety. So, we understand why investors and real estate professionals might feel nervous about the real estate market in 2025.

This week, we’re highlighting a recently renovated property in San Antonio, TX—a growing market where smart investing meets long-term opportunity. Built in 1985, 13019 Woller Creek is a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home featuring 1,698 square feet of living space, a 2-car garage, and a location within an HOA community. After a full renovation, the home is now leased and ready to deliver strong performance for its new owner.