When a property offers strong square footage and a desirable location, strategic investment unlocks real value. Located at 3936 Oak Acres Cove in Bartlett, Tennessee, this four-bedroom, three-bath single-family home offers 2,216 square feet, a two-car garage, and no HOA. Built in 1986, the property had excellent bones and family-friendly space but needed comprehensive updates across key systems and finishes to transform it into a high-performing turnkey investment.

The home's generous square footage and multi-level layout made it particularly attractive for families seeking quality housing in the Memphis area. By addressing critical infrastructure and pairing it with thoughtful interior updates, we were able to create a move-in ready rental that delivers strong performance. This property was a perfect example of how comprehensive renovations can turn a dated home into a dependable, low-maintenance rental ready to perform from day one.

At REI Nation, renovations are about more than just fixing up a house — they’re about creating a home residents are proud to live in. This Transformation Tuesday spotlight features 1278 Davidson Drive, a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Memphis property that was renovated with both durability and design in mind. From major system improvements to refreshed curb appeal, every update was made to support long-term resident satisfaction and long-term investment performance.

When residents enjoy where they live, they’re more likely to take care of the property, renew their lease, and create stable rental income for investors. That’s exactly the kind of outcome this renovation was built for.

While Memphis may not immediately appeal in concept to real estate investors, the market is rife with opportunities for investors of every kind. When we look at the Memphis real estate market, we find that, while not on top-of-mind like bigger, primary markets, the unique circumstances in Memphis craft a recipe for investment success. 

So you want to learn a little more about cash flow real estate before you take the big plunge. It can be hard to know what to think about all of the information available online about real estate investing and rental properties for sale. What is reliable? What is too good to be true?

Here at Memphis Invest, we are committed to getting you all the information you need and brokering a fair deal. But if you want to do some independent research, then here are a few resources for you to consult.

10 Best-Performing Major Housing Markets

Clear Capital reports in the latest Home Data Index that five of the ten top markets for real estate performance are set to improve even more in the second half of 2011.  Even if the gains are modest as Clear Capitol reports, this continues to point to an improved real estate market on the local level.  Memphis was named as one of the top 10 performing markets and according to Clear capitol has had a fantastic first half of the year.

Chandler Reports, the local real estate information aggregating company, released their monthly tally last week which included 1st quarter totals for all things related to real estate in Memphis and the surrounding areas.  Memphis Invest is interested in many of the numbers including total sales, days on market, average sales price and number of transactions as each of these data points is very important to the over-all health of a market.  But we are also extremely interested in the over-all sales numbers for the area and for the 8th quarter in a row, MemphisInvest.com was the leader in local company home sales.