We’re well into the new year by now. The real estate market has remained much the same (after all, the turn of the calendar doesn’t change anything overnight!) but there are still big considerations for real estate investors.

On this week's rental update, Nate recaps the month of January and discusses the recent ice storm that hit Memphis and its effect on the area.

This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Little Rock, Arkansas.

Don't sleep on little brick homes like this one! They hold massive potential as investment properties. This moderately sized ranch-style home was ready for an update, from the 70's exterior to the dark and dingy interior. Nothing our team can't handle! 

It’s no surprise that people are looking to capitalize on the real estate market without actually shelling out the cash necessary. After all, with the majority of U.S. markets seeing double-digit appreciation in the last year, buying property is more expensive than ever.

This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Houston, Texas.

We can't help but see potential in forgotten old houses like this one. From the unique curb view to the bountiful windows, this property was destined for a quality resident—with a bit of TLC, of course. 

At the foot of the Ozark mountains sits the proud city of Tulsa, Oklahoma. As the second largest city in the state, Tulsa has a storied history as a titan of the energy industry and the cultural and arts hub of Oklahoma.

This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from St. Louis, Missouri.

What was eye-catching about this property were the large windows on nearly every side of the house. Inside, however, you could say it was stuck in the past. Overly pink and precious in some places, and primitive and sparse in others, this property was in need of a head-to-toe do-over. 

If you live in the United States, you’re feeling the pains of rising inflation. In December, U.S. inflation hit a rate of 7 percent for 2021 – the highest it’s been in forty years. You’ve likely felt its impact in your day-to-day life, from the gas pumps to the grocery stores.

On this week's rental update, Nate recaps the month of December and recaps 2021's final numbers providing an overall picture of last year's success. He then goes into REI's plans for the new year.

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