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Why Summer is the Perfect Time to Invest in Rental Properties
Summer is more than just sunshine and vacations; it’s also one of the most strategic seasons for real estate investment. If you’ve been considering adding rental properties to your portfolio, here’s why summer is the ideal time to act. With over 20 summers of experience and more than 3,000 investors benefiting from our expertise at […]
3 min readNavigating Uncertainty: Why Real Estate is a Smart Investment
The post-COVID recession many experts predicted largely didn’t materialize—but now, top economists, like J.P. Morgan’s chief economist, place the likelihood of a recession at 40%. With layoffs making headlines and stock markets showing volatility, it’s understandable to feel uncertain. The good news? A recession doesn’t have to catch us unprepared. With foresight and strategy, you […]
2 min readCracking the Code on VA Loans: How Betty Boyce Built Financial Freedom Using Midterm Rentals and Dual Entitlement
Betty Boyce didn’t set out to become a real estate investor. In fact, just a few years ago, she was juggling National Guard responsibilities, family life, and full-time work. But after discovering Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI) and learning how to strategically use her VA loan benefits, Betty didn’t just buy homes—she built a real […]
4 min readThe Ultimate Guide to Remote Property Management for Military Landlords with TurboTenant
For military families, homeownership often means becoming a remote landlord. With frequent relocations due to duty station changes, service members may find themselves managing properties from across the country—or even overseas. This challenge leads to a critical question: How do you effectively manage a rental property from afar without sacrificing your peace of mind? The […]
5 min readWhat “Landlords” Have Wrong About Renting
Not every real estate investor is a landlord, but every landlord is, in fact, a real estate investor. If you look around, “landlord” has become something of a dirty word. That’s because, over the years, there has become increasing animosity between property owners and their renters. Now, we’re not here to invalidate anyone’s experience. There […]
5 min readWhy landlords are Loving Property Management Software
It’s 2025. Why aren’t you using software to manage your rentals? If you own rental properties, you’re either self-managing or using a property manager to manage your tenants. While both methods have their advantages and disadvantages, self-managing is the most lucrative way to manage your portfolio. The average property manager charges between 8% and 10% […]
6 min readThe Journey from Rugby to Real Estate: Lessons from Murph McCarthy
In the world of real estate investing, there’s no one-size-fits-all path to success. For Murph McCarthy, a former Marine Corps officer, rugby coach, and entrepreneur, that path started on the rugby pitch and evolved into a thriving portfolio of rental properties. His journey highlights how early decisions, financial discipline, and a willingness to take calculated […]
4 min readRental Lease Agreement Guide: How to Create an Airtight Agreement
How confident do you feel in your rental lease agreement? As a landlord, your lease is the foundation of the relationship between you and your tenant. Not only does the contract protect you, your investment property, and your tenant, but it can help you stay compliant with state and federal regulations. Consider this: Are you repurposing […]
8 min readChecklist for Deployment- Turning your Primary Residence into a Rental
If you’re gearing up for deployment and considering turning your primary residence into a rental property, you’re not alone. Many service members choose to rent out their homes while deployed, creating a valuable stream of passive income and maintaining ownership for future use. However, successfully converting your home into a rental requires careful planning—from legal […]
4 min readIt’s True, Millennials are Opting Out of DIY Real Estate & Choosing Turnkey Investments
Millennials, now aged 27 to 42, are a generation marked by resilience. They’ve navigated economic challenges like the Great Recession and COVID-19 while rethinking traditional approaches to homeownership and investment. Today, more than half of American millennials own homes, and an increasing number are looking to turnkey single-family rentals (SFRs) as a way to build […]
3 min readKey Differences Between Multifamily and SFR Investments
When evaluating real estate investment opportunities, comparing multifamily properties and single-family rentals (SFRs) reveals significant differences in market trends, challenges, and future potential. Understanding these differences is crucial for investors looking to make informed decisions. Multifamily Market Trends Rental Growth and Occupancy Rental growth has slowed, with some markets, like Austin and Phoenix, seeing negative […]
3 min readThe Power of Turnkey Real Estate Investing
Real estate investing is a proven strategy for building long-term wealth, hedging against inflation, and creating financial stability. However, many aspiring investors, especially military service members and busy professionals, struggle with the time, expertise, and resources needed to successfully acquire, manage, and scale their rental property portfolios. That’s where REI Nation comes in. For those […]
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