Nate Gray discusses REI Nation's focus on one very important aspect of property management: lease renewals and keeping the property occupied by good residents to prevent move-outs.
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How Inflation Plays into the Investment Equation
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Aug 17, 2021
While the word “recession” dominated economic discussion throughout 2020 and 2021, “inflation” is the new buzzword among economists. You can’t throw a rock without hitting a report about the U.S. inflation problem.
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What We Need to Understand About the End of the Housing Boom
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Aug 17, 2021
The pandemic housing boom is over.
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Derelict to Dashing - Houston Turnkey Transformation
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Aug 17, 2021
This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Houston, Texas.
This large brick rancher was the epitome of buried potential. The curb appeal was lacking, due to bushy, let-go landscaping. The front and back entry ways were nearly barricaded, both by leftover debris and nature's slow toll. Inside, wood paneling, wallpaper, and water damage plagued nearly every room. Now, everything has been brightened up. From a clean exterior, to a breezy, neutral interior, this residence is resident-ready!
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Rental Updates: August 3, 2021
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Aug 12, 2021
Nate Gray, REI Nation executive team member, gives an update on the latest numbers for rent collection, property availability and vacancy, and move outs compared to 2020.
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Rehab Walkthrough: August 11, 2021
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Aug 11, 2021
Our Director of Renovations, Mark Anderson, takes us on a tour of a recently renovated home in Cordova, TN!
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3 Key Qualities in Exceptional Buy-and-Hold Investment Markets
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Aug 11, 2021
Your real estate investment strategy impacts which markets you should target. Where buy-and-hold investing is concerned, your market choice is paramount.
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Rustic to Chic - Tulsa Turnkey Transformation
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Aug 10, 2021
This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
This stylish but unfinished single family property was a great investment choice. The stone character on the exterior only tells part of the story. Inside, a non-functional stone fireplace stood in the would-be kitchen, and the beams and fireplace in the grand living room assaulted the eye with muddy earth tones. It took adding a little bit of practical renovating to add the "chic" to this rustic Tulsa residence.
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Rental Update: August 10, 2021
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Aug 10, 2021
On this week's rental update, Nate discusses the rental increase, the WOW group, and outside property acquisition. The total number of WOW group members increased greatly within the last month and the acquisition of properties not purchased through REI Nation skyrocketed to 164.
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The Real Estate Investor's Guide to Little Rock, AR (2021 Edition)
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Aug 4, 2021
Want to succeed as a real estate investor? Know your market. Each of REI Nation’s eleven markets (and counting) has been thoroughly analyzed and vetted for their wealth-building potential. Little Rock, Arkansas is no different.