So far, most of the buzz in Texas has been centralized to Austin and Dallas. However, Houston is experiencing some real estate and economic buzz that is worth mentioning. As we head for the middle of 2019’s third quarter, it’s valuable for investors to step back and evaluate both the markets they’re involved in as well as those that show promise and opportunities for the future.

Coming to you from the Tulsa, Oklahoma area, we have this week's Turnkey Transformation!  With this home, there was a lot of cleanup to be done not only on the inside, but especially outside, due to a lot of neglect and overgrowth. The exterior needed lots of pressure washing, painting and replacing of wood siding, and removal of yard debris. Much of this yard debris includes things like older playground equipment, a patio overflowing with furniture and other items, and landscaping scrubs and overgrown trees. But this project just goes to show how a team and processes can get this place back into shape! Check out the before and after pics to see how much this property can shine!

There’s no shortage of hype in the real estate investing world. We know that just by looking at headlines! Everyone is always searching for the next big market, the hot new trend, and the strategy that will make money fast.

There are many ways to invest in real estate. As an investor, you can take any number of paths and adopt varied strategies that suit your goals and your personality. However, there’s one variety of investing in real estate that always offers an advantage: self-directed real estate investment.

Lately, we've had quite a bit of Tulsa properties that have had incredible transformations. So we're bringing you one more Tulsa Turnkey Transformation this month that had a surprising turn around. From newly installed carpets and flooring to a freshly poured concrete driveway, this house got an extreme makeover with the help of our Oklahoma renovations team.

When we talk about building wealth, there is usually the notion or expectation that it will cost us something to do so. We will either have to make sacrifices to build wealth, spend money to build wealth, or somehow do something we are uncomfortable with in order to make long-term gains in the future.

In real estate investment, the options are unlimited. Your investing method could be totally different from the next guy’s and you would still be generating passive income. That said, the way in which you invest is paramount to your success in the long-term. Strategy matters.

Coming to you from Oklahoma City, OK we have this week's Turnkey Transformation! We'll see how a lot of landscaping and a great rehab team go hand in hand as we bring this property and it's curb appeal up to the Memphis Invest standards. From purchase to completion, this house took 40 days and $43,000 for renovation. Depending on the property, the work required and the teams needed, timelines and budgets can always vary. Of course, there's always unexpected obstacles that arise, such as inclement weather, additional permit requirements, prolonged city inspections - the list can go on and on!

If you thought the investment party was over in Dallas, you’d be mistaken. A report from Dallas News proclaims that investors are buying up properties faster than ever in the Dallas market. Investor purchases made up some 8 percent of properties at all price points and 14 percent at lower price points in 2018.

One of the most compelling reasons to choose to invest in real estate over other investments is the vast tax benefits. In fact, it’s one of the main points of discussion each time we talk about   why to invest in real estate. However, navigating the tax code and legal nuance can be a mystifying exercise in frustration.