If you’re reading this, you’re either interested in or already investing in buy-and-hold rental properties. You’re in this thing for the long haul.

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

We love showcasing our newest markets in Alabama, and are particularly proud to share this ranch-style single-family residence based in Crimson Tide country. We saw a lot of potential in this family-friendly property, as dated as it appeared in its original condition.

We’re all feeling the effects of inflation in the U.S., but if you’re looking to buy real estate or currently own real estate, you’re feeling – or fearing – the impact of the central bank’s primary inflation-curbing strategy.

On this week's rehab walkthrough, Matt is joined by Kendall McKinney on a tour of this beautiful home in Cordova, TN!

This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from St. Louis, Missouri.

From the outside, the original condition of this single-family residence told the story of a simple split-level. Inside, however, was identity crisis! Unfinished flooring, mix-matched walls, and unfriendly bathrooms made this seem like more of a cautionary tale. However, it didn't take long for our pros to take away the shock value and add new, usable features for a resident to have their fairytale ending. 

At one time, it was thought that owning a home was a great investment. While this is true in a sense thanks to real estate being a hedge against inflation, your home alone isn’t something to hang your financial hat on. The truth of the matter is more complex: appreciation rates shift based on national, even global, economics, market-specific characteristics, and individual property qualities.

This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

You might say this simple ranch was stuck in the past. Dated colors and fixtures were to be found in every room, including a bubblegum pink bathroom! We were happy to bring this 60's wonder into the present for a resident to enjoy long into the future. 

Although we know that investing in real estate online offers unprecedented access to the many potentially lucrative markets and opportunities, it isn’t a sure thing. Unfortunately, as with any business, there are those out there looking to make a quick buck – even if it comes at the expense of honest investors who worked hard to get where they are.

By the time you retire, you should be a real estate investor. You aren’t required to retire early to be successful. In fact, your investments don’t even have to totally unlock the coveted “financial freedom” raved about by the top voices in the industry.

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

See if you can spot the cow amongst the pictures we've shared!