The pandemic era brought with it a surprising flurry of real estate market activity. Even people who aren’t into real estate – investing or otherwise – are aware of just how wild things have been over the past twenty-something months.

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

This cottage was a charmer, buried under a bit of age and rubbish. From the curb, the blue and brick exterior was in shabby shape. Inside, the kitchen had dated red cabinetry and the living room a spooky old chimney that gave out more soot than warmth. Now, the residents of this Arkansas property have a beautiful place to call home. 

Join Nate Gray as he talks about the $48 million in profit and counting paid out to REI investors this year. He discusses how REI property owners reap the benefits of what REI projects which is done through buying and managing great properties, preventing move-outs, and renting out new properties quickly.

Take a peek at a recently renovated home in Arlington, TN with Mark Anderson, as he takes us on a tour, showcasing the REI Nation standard!

If you want to get the most out of your investment properties, there is a two-pronged approach to keep in mind. One step involves ongoing excellence in maintenance, management, and upkeep. The other begins before you start renting – and sometimes before you buy!

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

Brambly bushes and trees overtook the original state of this property, making the curbside view hard to appreciate. Debris and half-finished features cluttered the interior view as well. Fortunately, we saw a lot of potential in this single-family property, and with a great deal of help from our team of renovators and contractors it's now a clean, serene home. 

Join Nate Gray as he takes a look back at August's numbers including new leases signed, renewals, and vacancy time. He discusses an investor question, with a behind the scenes look at the maintenance process and how maintenance requests are handled without ever worrying the investor.

On the 16^th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Ida – a category 4 storm – made landfall on the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts. Hurricane season is in full swing, bringing environmental hazards top-of-mind for homeowners and real estate investors alike.

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

The original state of this property was a bit haunting. From the outside, the house's boarded up windows and polluted built-in pool made the house off-putting. The interior was just as scary, with half-finished walls and barely a kitchen or bathroom to speak of. It took quite a bit of elbow grease to exorcise the grit and grime from this property in order to make it resident-ready. 

As we near the last quarter of 2021, the real estate market seems no more certain than it did a year ago. Between a frenzy of buyer demand, the pandemic-spurred recession, and skyrocketing home prices, the state of the market seems like a hodgepodge of thrill and anxiety.