Most people who invest in anything are after passive investments. Active investors must dedicate considerably more time, energy, and expertise to building their portfolios. Those are things that people don’t often have – and building wealth can’t wait until you have them.

This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Memphis, Tennessee.

You would never know that this monster rental property was down to the very studs when it was purchased by REI Nation. But we saw potential in this DIY-gone-wrong, and with the help of our team of expert renovators and local contractors turned it into fantastic home a fit for a large family.

As 2021 came to a close, The New York Times published a piece entitled “The Pricey California Market? In 2021, It Got Pricier.”

This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Birmingham, Alabama. 

This spacious property held a great deal of potential, if you could see it through all of the brambles and fencing! Despite the overgrown exterior, the interior was in decent—if not outdated—shape. Stained flooring and less-than-functional features were in need of replacing, certainly. Thanks to our team of renovators and local contractors, now this beauty is resident ready! 

It's never too early to start prepping for tax season. For real estate investors, filing taxes can be a complicated and frustrating process, so the sooner you get started, the better off you’ll be. Get your financial house in order and take advantage of every tax benefit, break, and exemption you can!

If you’ve been following along for a while, you may remember when our VP of Texas Operations, Ryan Flannery, recorded a video of a home assessment he completed in South Arlington. Fast forward a couple months and he’s back, but this time he's taking us on a tour of all the work REI Nation has done on the home and how it's become resident-ready!

This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas. 

If it wasn't clear we'd landed in Texas, perhaps the stars on the double garage doors of this property might have given us a clue. In its original state, the exterior of this property was styled as a true rancher with dark red and brown features leading up to the front door. Inside, more red hues and wood panel overload were there to greet you. Old flooring and outdated colors added to the hectic feel of the residence. It was certainly due for a do-over. 

For the real estate investor, the grind never really stops. As we look ahead to the new year, knowing what goals to set – and how to achieve them – is paramount to your success. After all, no one wants to fall prey to the slogging cycle of failed new years’ resolutions.

This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Little Rock, Arkansas.

Split-level homes make for a fun challenge: how to give it a modern update without losing all of its 80's character? The combination brick and blue siding made for lackluster curb appeal, and though there was evidence of a well-tended garden it had been buried in let-go landscaping. Inside, dated and dark features made the home feel closed in. With a little elbow grease, however, this home has a whole new flair. 

The past two years have brought us a wildly unpredictable world. Let’s be honest, a lot of us are still on edge! The pandemic has stoked public health concerns, wild political debates, financial turmoil, and an unpredictable – if surprisingly high-performing – real estate market.