As we face some significant economic challenges, the stability and growth of the housing market are catching the eyes of many would-be real estate investors. Before diving into real estate investment with dreams of quick cash and easy wealth-building, we have to know what principles guide success in this business.

If you look at any of the headlines about the real estate market, you will encounter a wide variety of predictions and evaluations. Right now, we’re seeing many remarks on the unexpected tenacity and strength of U.S. real estate in the face of a global pandemic. And it’s true — in many cases, the real estate market has not only weathered the economic fallout, but it has seen increased demand and growing equity.

This week’s Transformation Tuesday comes from Little Rock, Arkansas! Beyond its overgrown yard, this home hid ransacked rooms full of trash and outdated color schemes. Yet with its corner fireplace and large kitchen, our expert team of contractors picked up on the property’s potential and transformed it into a true asset for its future residents.

When it comes to investing, most people don’t start out with real estate. It seems like a daunting proposition for those who have never done it before. It’s big money and a big commitment. Investors often start small: stocks and bonds, the S&P 200, and robo-investing. We want to minimize risk exposure and dip our toes in without risking too much of our hard-earned money.

We often assert the truth that no investment is without risk. If any investment claims to be risk-free, you can guarantee you’ve stumbled upon a scam! This is no less true when it comes to real estate investment. 

This week’s Transformation Tuesday comes from Dallas - Ft. Worth, Texas! When we first set foot on this property, we were met with a pile of trash lining the front yard, washed-out slats in serious need of a fresh paint job, and interiors that were desperate to be reimagined by our expert team of contractors. By the end of our renovation, this single-family home was the spotlight of the street!

Back in March, most of us probably expected pandemic fears to wane after a few weeks. At the most, we thought the summer would bring an end to things and we’d return to business-as-usual. Unfortunately, we have not seen this to be true. Talk of a “new normal” seems more and more like reality. It’s likely that COVID-19 will forever change how society functions!

The world is in a strange state. The uncertainty of it all means that many of us are feeling less eager and more cautious about how we utilize our wealth. As always, we want our money to work for us. But the unknown means risk, and now, perhaps more than ever, risk is a significant deterrent. 

This week’s Transformation Tuesday comes from Memphis, Tennessee! Lost in an overgrown yard full of unkempt trees, this home had a solid foundation to restore its original beauty but needed some serious help getting there. After a lot of hard work, our expert team of contractors renovated this house into something unrecognizable. See the before and after pictures below!

Recently, Motley Fool reported on the ways that COVID-19 may change real estate investment as we know it. None of these predictions surprise us, really. Here’s a quick rundown of what their analysis predicts: