You've decided you want to invest in real estate. You're determined, but you don't yet have the capital to comfortably pull the trigger. Because investments are best made as soon as you can (more time to earn passive income, benefit from appreciation, and build a portfolio), you really need to get your finances in order. 

It's safe to say that none of us are perfect when it comes to our finances. That said, we aren't striving for perfection: we're striving for success. What separates success from failure often isn't in our initial action, it is in our response to the outcome. How well we learn from financial missteps is telling of where we will end up in the future.

We're in Oklahoma City, OK with this week's Transformation Tuesday, and what a difference this rehab has made! From rotten exterior siding to a new roof and refinished cabinets and hardware, our team did a great job turning this property into a lovely home for our investors and residents. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home was pretty neglected and worn for wear.  Check out the before and after pictures to see the total transformation!

If we're honest, investing in anything can come with its fair share of anxieties. We all want to find success in our financial endeavors, particularly when they take so much of our time and resources. For many of us, our idea of investing in real estate comes from glamorized HGTV productions about property flipping—a type of investing that demands not only agility in the right neighborhoods and markets, but key timing.

If you’re hoping to get your foot in the door and begin your career as a real estate investor, there are several phases that can be intimidating. One of the most daunting aspects of investing in real estate is financing. Buying a personal residence can be a headache all on its own, but when you add the many other factors involved in buying an investment property, the pressure is on.

We're in Memphis, TN with this week's Transformation Tuesday, and you'll see quite the clean up on this property. With loads of abandoned furniture and a huge mess to clean up inside and out, our team was able to turn this eye soar into a great turnkey rental property. Check out the before and after pictures to see the total transformation!

We all know that investing in real estate is a great way to generate passive income and build a long-term investment portfolio for building wealth and retirement. In fact, we're experts in this particular strategy! But what about other strategies and tactics to earn even more passive income throughout your life?

Today's Tuesday Transformation is in Little Rock, AR! We've been in this area for almost 2 years, and seen tremendous growth for our investors. With it's central location, it's definitely a power player in the transportation industry, creating opportunities and and population growth across the capital's area.

For passive real estate investors, growing your portfolio is the single biggest determining factor in your long-term investment success. While one or two investment properties is a respectable start along the road to your financial freedom, you must be prepared to build a substantial investment portfolio to create both the passive income you desire and a wealth of assets. These assets appreciate over time, creating the substantial wealth that you can pass on to future generations.

Just like an athlete trains their whole body to complete a successful marathon, companies hone their performance across multiple disciplines to achieve long-term success.

When we consider the opportunity of real estate, we have to ask ourselves: can we do this anywhere? After all, there is a rental market just about anywhere we go. If this is true, surely we can crack any market and find success and passive income as an investor in any and every market. There's an opportunity for portfolio diversification everywhere around us!

This week's Transformation Tuesday is in Dallas, Texas where we'll see a dark and dreary single family home get some major improvements. We'll turn this barred up, distressed property with very few walls and ceilings into a lovely home, all with the help of our great Texas renovations department and fabulous vendors!