So many factors converge to create the reality of the single-family rental market that it seems impossible to synthesize it into something our brains can fully capture. That doesn’t mean, though, that trying is an exercise in futility.
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Successful SFR Investors Understand These Key Reasons People Rent
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Jul 10, 2025
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Transformation Tuesday: Renovated and Ready on Bellingham Court
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jul 8, 2025
Welcome to this week’s Transformation Tuesday, where we highlight one of our latest renovations and the work that goes into turning properties into high-performing rental homes. This week we’re spotlighting, 3309 Bellingham Court, a recently completed project in Dallas, TX.
This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, built in 1977, offers over 1,900 square feet and now features new upgrades designed to attract quality residents. From essential system updates to curb appeal improvements, this home is now move-in ready and built for performance.
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How Investors Can Spot a Housing Market Crash a Mile Away
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Jul 3, 2025
Listen. We’ve been in this business for well over twenty years at this point. We weathered the Great Recession and came out stronger on the other side. We faced COVID with plenty of anxiety. So, we understand why investors and real estate professionals might feel nervous about the real estate market in 2025.
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Transformation Tuesday: Upgraded, Updated, and Leased
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jul 1, 2025
This week, we’re highlighting a recently renovated property in San Antonio, TX—a growing market where smart investing meets long-term opportunity. Built in 1985, 13019 Woller Creek is a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home featuring 1,698 square feet of living space, a 2-car garage, and a location within an HOA community. After a full renovation, the home is now leased and ready to deliver strong performance for its new owner.
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5 Years On, Did the Remote Work Boom Reshape the Housing Market?
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Jun 26, 2025
It’s been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world as we know it. In so many ways, it seems far away and still too close. While some of the changes were temporary – mask mandates, six-foot buffers, and take-out-only restaurants – others stuck.
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Transformation Tuesday: Outdated to Updated
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jun 24, 2025
This week, we’re featuring a recently renovated property in the Little Rock area: 7909 Claybrook Road in Mabelvale, AR. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home was built in 1984 and offers 1,566 square feet of living space, a 2-car garage, and no HOA fees. After a full renovation, it’s now leased and ready to deliver dependable returns for its new owner.
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Identifying an Investment Scam with 4 Simple Criteria
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Jun 19, 2025
Many people think they’re above falling for a scam. And while we would all hope that’s
the case, these scammers become increasingly sophisticated. AI tools only make it
more challenging to tell facts from fiction, and we’d best believe they’re using every
avenue to fleece their victims!
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Transformation Tuesday: Adding Long-Term Value
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jun 17, 2025
At REI Nation, we turn potential into performance—and this week’s featured property is a newly renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Millington, TN. Located at 4821 Greenlawn Cove, this 1,768 sq. ft. home, built in 1992, includes a 2-car garage and has been fully updated to meet our high standards for quality and long-term rental success.
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Protect Your Legacy with Rental Property Estate Planning
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Jun 12, 2025
You’ve worked hard to acquire investment properties, build equity, and establish wealth. Now it’s time to make sure all that effort doesn’t disappear when you’re gone!
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Transformation Tuesday: Steady Returns in the Memphis Market
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jun 10, 2025