The U.S. real estate market has been in a state since the Great Recession. While many markets have experienced recovery in terms of their value, the “business as usual” status quo has not returned. We’re seeing longer real estate cycles and what seems to be an endless “recovery” phase.

This week's Transformation Tuesday comes from Houston, Texas! This spacious, cottage-style home was full of potential. However, a poorly chosen shade of green tainted the exteriors and carried over inside. To see how our expert team of contractors transformed this property into a modern, cozy, single-family home, keep reading!

Over our nearly twenty years as leaders in turnkey investment excellence, we have steadily expanded opportunities for our thousands of investors. From our humble home of Memphis, Tennessee to big and bustling Texas real estate markets, REI Nation is dedicated to bringing investors the best opportunities for building a world-class real estate investment portfolio.

What makes a market worthy of an investor’s attention? While numerous factors are involved in determining a worthwhile investment market, one of the tell-tale signs can be found by browsing the headlines.

This week’s Transformation Tuesday comes from Little Rock, Arkansas! This single story property was overrun by nature; overgrown weeds climbed up the windows and along the foundation. Inside, the house was equally abandoned. Keep reading to see how our expert team of contractors transformed this weed-covered property into a welcoming home.

Investing in anything is a game of risk management. As a general rule, your potential rewards increase as risk increases. There is no such thing as a risk-free investment. And while people with various levels of skill and experience can capitalize on high-risk opportunities, most of us don’t have the constitution for that much stress. 

As real estate investors, we know just how much location matters. Different markets provide a variety of benefits and added risks, from their climate to their local tax rates. Investing in real estate isn’t just about the individual properties themselves. Your real estate market matters. 

This week’s Transformation Tuesday comes from St. Louis, Missouri! This one story, single-family home endured some serious wear and tear over the years. Between a painfully color-clashing sunroom and an outdated baby pink bathroom, our team had their work cut out for them. Keep reading to see how they transformed the house into a modern retreat.

Technology seems like it’s advancing faster than ever. In many ways, the real estate industry has not kept pace with the times. Throughout 2020, we saw how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated many emerging trends in real estate, such as migration to secondary and tertiary markets and the transition from multifamily to single-family housing.

In this update, Chris Clothier, Partner at REI Nation, shares how our team is working to ensure investors' properties and the residents who live in them are safe and sound in spite of the thick blanket of snow and extreme conditions across our 11 markets.