Ryan Flannery gives us a tour of a house in Arlington, Texas, pre-REI renovation. He explains the process for an initial REI home assessment when a house is first purchased and what they look for in a great investment property!

As adults, we may no longer be frightened at the thought of ghouls and ghosts but there are still some things that strike fear into our hearts! Unlike the fun and thrilling scare of a slasher flick or haunted house, the things that scare us today come with high stakes.

While reducing rental property turnover is key to maximizing your cash flow, it’s also the inevitable reality of owning a rental. While you can’t avoid turnover from time-to-time, you can take proactive steps to avoid lengthy vacancies and delays. When you do, you’ll bounce back better than ever.

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

This 90's-built property was in need of major TLC. Outside, the siding was shoddy, not to mention moldy. The front and back yards were pleasing to the eye—less so to the foot, what with the gnarly, let-go landscaping. Inside, classic features were buried in outdated, mismatched surfaces. Fortunately, our team gave this wannabe the new start it needed. 

Take a tour with Mark Anderson as he walks us through one of our new builds still under construction in Cabot, Arkansas.

Join Nate Gray as he reviews September's numbers including new residents, renewals, and move outs and the trajectory for October!

If you’ve kept your finger to the pulse of financial news, you’ve no doubt heard the term “stagflation” with increasing frequency over the past several weeks. Stagflation is a portmanteau of “stagnation” and “inflation.” The phenomenon is defined by a lack of economic growth combined with higher-than-usual inflation rates.

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

This is a newer built home than we typically acquire, however you'll soon see why were able to get a deal on this investment property! In addition to normal wear and tear, the kitchen and living area was scorched beyond recognition. Outside, literal caution tape diminished any sort of curb appeal still intact! However, with an expert team on our side, we were able to complete an incredible-before-and-after, making for a happy family of investors and residents. 

Now more than ever, real estate investors are looking for key opportunities in unsuspecting places. In these extreme real estate market conditions, we’re craving reliability and consistency. Beyond the usual suspects, real estate investors would do well to consider secondary and tertiary markets – those that have overcome pandemic-era odds and present fresh, promising opportunities for investors.

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

The original state was a mix of styles, from its farmhouse exterior, to its dark, rustic European interior. On top of that, leftover damage and debris made it hard to see the potential of this property. However, with a little elbow grease and a healthy renovation budget, it's now a resident-ready home with plenty of room and fantastic features revealed!