While real estate looks to be in for a calmer year than the flurry of 2020, many markets are still riding the high-demand momentum of the last year. We’ve seen the market shift in major ways — accelerating trends that were present but are now undeniable.

This week’s Transformation Tuesday comes from Memphis, Tennessee! This single-family home had plenty of unique characteristics to make it stand out, including arched doorways, a spacious kitchen, and expansive backyard. However, mismatched painted walls and an overgrown yard left the home hiding in the shadows. To see how our expert team of contractors made this property shine, check out the before and after pictures below!

2020 has been a wild, busy year — especially at REI Nation. One of the exciting things to come out of the year, however, has been the expansion of the opportunities offered to our investors. Just over eighteen years ago, we started our family-owned turnkey real estate company in our hometown, Memphis. Today, we have single-family rentals in ten markets and counting! 

Throughout 2020, we often discussed the growth in secondary and tertiary real estate markets while primary markets saw a decline. The designations of primary, secondary, and tertiary markets are valuable for real estate investors to understand not only in terms of size but in terms of investment strategy.

Throughout 2020, one of the driving forces behind an incredible year of real estate market performance was record-low mortgage rates. Despite the pandemic and its economic impact, these rates incentivized a flurry of homebuying activity throughout the year. 

This week’s Transformation Tuesday comes from Dallas - Ft. Worth, Texas! This single-family home was a neighborhood eyesore with its chipped red paint and overgrown backyard. Unfortunately, the interiors equally reflected the house’s neglect over time. To see how our expert team of contractors reversed the damage, see the before and after pictures below!

2020 saw the real estate market pivot in some major ways. While the COVID-19 pandemic initially created a slew of fears around the market, it quickly proved not only resilient but bountiful throughout 2020...at least, for some markets.

There are more than a few ways to invest in real estate. Deciding the best strategy for your financial goals, your personality type, and your desired level of involvement can be overwhelming. You’ll hear talk of BRRR and FIRE, buy-and-hold, flipping, and wholesaling.

Article updated August 3, 2021

Across the United States, 2020 meant many different things. For most people, it meant the stress and uncertainty of navigating a global pandemic. In the real estate industry, however, it meant navigating the many markets that defied expectations. Despite the economic and human toll of the pandemic, real estate seemed to transcend the impact — at least, in terms of residential real estate.

It is finally 2021. Happy New Year!