Over the past year, talk of a real estate bubble has been frequent and hotly debated. Are we in a bubble? Are we not? When will the market crash if it crashes at all?

If you drive up Interstate 55 from Memphis, you’ll reach St. Louis, Missouri in no time at all. The “Gateway to the West” has been part of the REI Nation family of real estate markets for a few years now. As you know, our markets are hand-selected for their long-term wealth-building potential in real estate investment.

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

Unassuming on the outside, this hidden gem was concealing one of the most serious vaulted ceiling we've seen! Certainly there was potential to be seen, especially if you could look past left-behind detritus and let-go landscaping. After our renovation, it feels good to say this Houston home is resident-ready! 

Investing in real estate for the first time can be a daunting venture. After all, buying an investment property is far more involved and costly than say, casually buying and trading stocks. However, the results of this investment strategy are undeniable.

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

This spacious, two-story home was a bit frightening in its original condition. With faded, autumnal colors on the exterior, a passerby might suspect it to be a haunted house rather than ready residence! Inside, fire damage had ruined much of the kitchen and dining spaces, and smoke had done a number on the floors and walls. This property was in need of a major transformation! 

Mark Anderson is joined by special guest, Matt Rowan, Director of Renovations, to complete an assessment at a Memphis, Tennessee property and determine if REI Nation will purchase it. Matt has over 10 years experience and seen thousands of houses under REI Nation. During the walkthrough, Matt shares the renovations that will increase the value of the home, making it safer and the future residents happier.

We’re all long tired of the term “unprecedented” to describe the times in which we live. Even though the word has overstayed its welcome, it is still accurate.

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

This sweet 60's ranch-style house was fading into this background of its suburban neighborhood street. With a bland, gray brick exterior, paired with a dark garage door, the curb appeal was certainly lacking. Inside, it was mid-renovation, with bare framing in nearly half of the floor plan. Fortunately, our team knew just what to do! 

Ryan Flannery gives us a tour of a house in Arlington, Texas, pre-REI renovation. He explains the process for an initial REI home assessment when a house is first purchased and what they look for in a great investment property!

As adults, we may no longer be frightened at the thought of ghouls and ghosts but there are still some things that strike fear into our hearts! Unlike the fun and thrilling scare of a slasher flick or haunted house, the things that scare us today come with high stakes.