This week, we’re spotlighting a property that proves an important truth about turnkey investing: not every renovation requires a dramatic before-and-after moment to be a strong long-term investment. At 6205 Chippewa Drive, the transformation wasn’t cosmetic—it was structural, strategic, and focused on the core systems that protect your investment for years to come. With a thoughtful rehab approach and a final budget of $62,000, this home is now positioned to offer stable, consistent performance for its future resident and owner.
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Transformation Tuesday: Where Smart Rehab Meets Strong Returns
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Nov 18, 2025
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Transformation Tuesday: A Turnkey Transformation You Can Trust
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Oct 28, 2025
At REI Nation, every transformation tells a story of turning potential into performance — and this week’s feature is no exception.
6909 Fairfield Drive in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home built in 1963 with 1,196 sq. ft. of living space. After a full renovation, it’s now a move-in-ready investment property offering long-term value and reliability for its next turnkey investor.
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Transformation Tuesday: Built Then. Profiting Now.
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Oct 21, 2025
This week’s transformation takes us to 1800 Green Acres Road in Jacksonville, Arkansas — a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with 1,545 square feet of living space. Built in 1976, this property had great structure and location potential, but it needed a complete transformation to meet REI Nation’s turnkey standards. Our team stepped in to do what we do best: take a good property and make it great — creating a fully performing, long-term investment home ready to deliver returns from day one.
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Transformation Tuesday: Turning an Aging Property into a Long-Term Asset
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Aug 5, 2025
Before the transformation, the home showed its age. Outdated systems, worn finishes, and neglected maintenance made it a challenge for a typical buyer—but a perfect candidate for REI Nation’s turnkey model. With a smart renovation plan and experienced teams on the ground, we brought this property back to life and turned it into a long-term rental opportunity for one of our investors.
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Transformation Tuesday: Outdated to Updated
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jun 24, 2025
This week, we’re featuring a recently renovated property in the Little Rock area: 7909 Claybrook Road in Mabelvale, AR. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home was built in 1984 and offers 1,566 square feet of living space, a 2-car garage, and no HOA fees. After a full renovation, it’s now leased and ready to deliver dependable returns for its new owner.
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Turning Neglect into Opportunity in North Little Rock
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Apr 22, 2025
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From Worn to Wonderful: Transforming 432 West Ercoupe Drive in Midwest City
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jan 21, 2025
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New Life in Little Rock: Inside a $63,190 Makeover
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jan 14, 2025
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With Us, Your Investment Is More Than Just a House
By Chris Clothier on Mon, Aug 7, 2023
Why choose REI? Well, let's review the numbers...
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Investment Portfolios Made Easy with SFRs from REI Nation
By Chris Clothier on Wed, May 17, 2023
We've done all the hard work to make it simple for you to invest.






