During times such as these, we may feel more “stuck” than ever. Whether you’re weathering financial hardship, uncertainty, or waiting to make money moves until your confidence in the market returns, you still have opportunities to invest in and enrich your life. For real estate investors at every skill level, a continuing education is crucial. 

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

Mid-century sentiment was written all over this property, with large windows and pastel colors around every corner. Outside, a shaky addition obstructed the view of a gorgeous backyard, and the dark, cluttered basement was more of an obstacle course than a space-saver. No worries! Our team made quick work of this renovation, and now it's a contemporary, comfortable home for its residents. 

On this week's rental update, Nate recaps the month of February – a great month for REI Nation with record highs and lows. Last month saw 167 new leases signed with lease renewals reaching 320 and move outs at a record low of only 81 total. Nate predicts that these trends will only continue in the month of March.

Do you have your finger on the pulse of the real estate market? Predictions may be tough to make, but preparations are not. Here’s what you need to know going into the Spring real estate market!

This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Birmingham, Alabama.

This may look like a straightforward three bed, two bath home, but the designers of this Birmingham property made the most of every nook and cranny of its 1,162 square feet! That's why we knew we had to bring our A-game to this renovation, and make this property feel as spacious and homey as it was originally intended.

When people ask when they should invest, our answer has always been “as soon as possible.” The current state of the real estate market – record-high prices, an inflated economy, supply chain issues – may have you questioning whether now is still a good time to invest.

This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from San Antonio, Texas. 

With a smaller property, every square inch counts! That's why we liked the layout of this Texas ranch-style house, with lots of open living spaces and multi-level yard space as well. However, we couldn't help but notice some critical updates needed to make this a safe and comfortable home for a future resident!

When you’re a green real estate investor, it’s not always obvious what is and isn’t a good investment opportunity. In fact, even experienced investors can be bamboozled by a bad property or a shady deal. With inflation the highest it’s been in decades, you have more to lose by taking on the wrong investment.

Real estate investors looking to get in on a fast-appreciating housing and rental market are facing the aftermath of one of the strongest seller’s markets we’ve seen. So how do you come out on top without blowing your budget in a bidding war?

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

A little care went a long way—and a lot of care even longer—in this fixer-upper. With an accessible ranch floor plan, and great yard space, this property had a great deal of potential. However, faded colors and dated features were just one of the many tells that the house was ready for a transformation.