Investors are no doubt feeling the economic pressures of inflation, rising interest rates, and a challenging housing market. Of course, with rental rates also on the rise, it can offset some of the squeeze on your profit margins.

Whether you’re investing in stock, real estate, or any other asset, there are strict standards you must follow to achieve your financial goals. It’s not about getting lucky or being in the right place at the right time. These things can happen (and help!), but your investment success depends far more on following the right roadmap.

This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Memphis, Tennessee. 

The 1950's kept a strong presence in the original state of this property, and all efforts to bring it up to date were left unfinished by the time we acquired it. From the pastel blue bathroom to the many types of (again blue!) flooring throughout the house, it was high time this house got a do-over!

Let’s cut to the chase: when you want to succeed as a real estate investor, there are just some things you’ve got to do. You’ll come across lots of tips and tricks for making your rental properties work, but we’ve got the absolute essentials.

We’ve become accustomed to tales of a fiercely competitive real estate market. Although that competitiveness has eased in recent weeks as interest rates rise, properties are as expensive as ever. As a result, the competition isn’t ending with the traditional housing market.

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

There was a lot of appeal to the original state of this property: large fenced-in yards, open-concept living spaces, and great use of the limited square footage. These features, however, were drowned out by others that were dingy and outdated, including choppy wood paneling and inconsistent flooring. 

Right now, it seems as though the real estate market is too unpredictable to take any risks. Maybe you’ve been thinking about investing in real estate, but the timing doesn’t seem right. While it’s impossible to eliminate an investment’s risk, investing in turnkey single-family rentals is one of the best choices you can make for your financial future.

This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas. 

This 90's ranch-style residence had a lot to offer: a spacious yard, solid brick facade, and well-built cabinets in the kitchen. However, everything in between needed a bit of TLC! 

The housing market slowdown is on its way. Both rising interest rates (topping 5% for a 30-year-fixed rate) and inflation have Americans thinking twice about buying a home, especially for the first time.

This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

This brick bungalow has had a charming exterior from the start—if in need of a refresh for the roof and shutters. Inside, however, its dated features and worn out surfaces were cause for concern.