We meet with passive real estate investors of all varieties at REI Nation—from fledgling investors just starting to seasoned pros with sizable portfolios. We’ve been in this business for well over twenty years now. We’ve seen the ups and downs of the market and dealt with every investor anxiety imaginable. And, ultimately, helped thousands of turnkey investors build lasting wealth.

When you hear the word “flat,” you might think “boring.” Uninteresting. Lacking potential. But flat isn’t always a bad thing. In the current 2025 real estate market, we’re seeing a “flat” market, at least where we’re investing. Prices aren’t moving all that much in either direction. 

Now, you’ll have a different reaction to this development based on your investment strategy. For example, flat markets scare off speculative buyers and flippers looking for quick appreciation, forced or otherwise. But for long-term investors, a flat market presents favoring buying conditions.

It’s been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world as we know it. In so many ways, it seems far away and still too close. While some of the changes were temporary – mask mandates, six-foot buffers, and take-out-only restaurants – others stuck. 

You’ve worked hard to acquire investment properties, build equity, and establish wealth. Now it’s time to make sure all that effort doesn’t disappear when you’re gone! 

Passive real estate investing might seem "hands-off," but we know better. Part of being a successful investor is surrounding yourself with the right professionals to protect your investments, optimize returns, and ensure everything runs smoothly.
Thankfully, regardless of your experience level, there are countless pros to help you make your investments simple and effective in achieving your wealth-building goals. But who do you need? And when do you need them? Here’s your quick rundown of key advisors worth consulting!

Investors – ourselves included – often refer to “financial freedom.” While the concept itself sounds reasonably straightforward, it can mean many things to different people. These ideas lead to diverging goals and priorities. Ultimately, those points of divergence demand unique investment strategies. What you do hinges on where you want to be.