History has demonstrated time and time again the valuable role real estate plays in the economy at-large. Unfortunately for us, the most recent example of real estate’s power in the economy was an anomaly — The Great Recession, as we know, was a devastating economic crash that was directly tied to the subprime mortgage crisis. It took decades for the economy and housing markets to recover in the aftermath.

This week’s Transformation Tuesday comes from the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex! This two-story home was full of potential, but needed some serious work to truly shine and become a high-performing asset. Our expert team of contractors was able to transform this house from the inside out. To see the incredible before and after photos, keep reading!

In an episode of the Active Duty Passive Income podcast, hosts Mike & Kevin interview Chris Clothier. Chris talks about how he got started and real estate and "how focusing on providing value and great customer service can get you and your business farther than you ever thought possible."

By now, you know that there are many different ways to approach real estate investment. For most of us, the biggest initial question about your strategy is whether or not you want to be an active or passive investor.

Over the past year, we’ve been fascinated and occasionally anxious as we’ve watched the real estate market. When the Coronavirus pandemic hit the United States last March and we saw the first wave of shut-downs, there was no telling what would happen in the real estate world.

This week’s Transformation Tuesday comes from St. Louis, Missouri! On the outside, this property looked to be barely standing with unbalanced columns and washed out exteriors. The inside wasn’t much better. However, our expert team of contractors renovated this home to be one of our most beautiful properties to date. Be sure not to miss the new backyard in the photos below!

Tax advantages are one of the greatest incentives we have as real estate investors. This is especially true of buy-and-hold investors, who benefit from the government’s encouragement of long-term investing.

If you’re up-to-date on the news cycle, you’ve no doubt heard about the chaos ensuing on Wall Street. Now, we don’t usually talk stocks here, but there are valuable lessons we can take away from the frenzy of the past few weeks.

This week’s Transformation Tuesday comes from Tulsa, Oklahoma! This ‘70s single-family home was in need of some serious TLC. From its ransacked living room to its outdated kitchen, our expert team of contractors went to work revealing this home’s foundational beauty. To see all of its stunning features, keep on scrolling!

Breaking into the world of real estate investment can be daunting at any age. After all, many of us are fearful of making the kind of mistakes that result in losses — while knowing that our inexperience leaves us more prone to them.