Realty Times | Mar 14, 2024 

Out-of-state rental properties can provide passive income when managed properly, but effective remote oversight requires thoughtful planning. Self-managing owners face numerous pitfalls and lack professional support. By contrast, done-for-you companies like REI Nation apply proven systems to maximize returns while minimizing owner burdens across large portfolios.

This article navigates the complex territory of investing in out-of-state rental properties, contrasting the hands-on approach of self-managing owners with the streamlined, worry-free model offered by professional management companies like REI Nation. We'll explore the inherent challenges of DIY property management and how specialized firms can significantly reduce the burden on investors, ensuring a smoother, more profitable experience.

New York Weekly | Feb 15, 2024 | Chiara Accardi

Texas is a good destination for out-of-state real estate investors, with major metro areas like Dallas and Houston offering affordable properties with strong rental demand. For turnkey properties in particular – rental homes that are purchased move-in ready with tenants and professional property management in place – both Dallas and Houston present lucrative opportunities.

But investors may be wondering – which Texas market is better for turnkey real estate? REI Nation compares the pros and cons of Dallas and Houston’s rental markets, demographics, economy.

Microsoft Start | Jan 30, 2024 | Mia Rodriguez

When looking to build wealth through real estate, investors have two main options - turnkey or conventional investing. Both come with pros and cons, so it's important to weigh your goals, timeline, budget and risk tolerance. 

"We started out buying run-down properties, fixing them up, and renting them out ourselves," said REI Nation founder and CEO Kent Clothier Sr. "It was rewarding but extremely time- and labor-intensive. We knew there had to be an easier way for investors to benefit from residential real estate without all the hassles."

The answer was turnkey - a hands-off approach that allows investors to own rental properties without handling any of the legwork involved. A turnkey company like REI Nation purchases, renovates and rents the property, then transfers ownership to the investor under a triple-net lease agreement.

So, what are the key differences between turnkey and conventional real estate investing? And how do you decide which strategy is better for your goals?

Real Estate Today | Jan 24, 2024 | Aize Perez

Investing in rental properties remains one of the most reliable ways to build long-term wealth. And with today’s interest rate environment, investors can still capitalize on real estate. However, obtaining financing poses unique hurdles when purchasing out-of-state investment properties.

“Out-of-state investment properties can be more challenging to finance because lenders have to manage risk without local market familiarity,” said REI Nation CEO Kent Clothier Sr, an industry veteran in rental real estate finance. “Working with specialized lenders is key. They understand factors like cross-state landlord-tenant laws, long-distance property oversight, market analytics and appropriate loan products. Guiding investors to the right financing partners ensures smooth transactions plus portfolios tailored to their current assets and future investment goals.”

While securing financing for a primary home follows pretty standard protocols, investment loans differ greatly. And if you live in a different state than your rental property, several additional considerations come into play around loans, terms, qualification criteria and more.

New York, August 2, 2023 — Madison International Realty, a leading real estate private equity firm, today announced it has agreed to commit up to $150 million in strategic growth capital to REI Nation, a vertically integrated single family rental (SFR) operator with over 7,600 homes under management.

In line with our core values of "Give Superior Customer Service" and "Never Stop Improving," REI Nation is releasing results from a recent survey administered to residents of Premier Property Management Group (PPMG). PPMG is the property management wing of REI Nation's suite of turnkey real estate services, offered to investors of long-term single-family rentals.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — August 25, 2022 — Hero’s Home, Inc., a charitable nonprofit founded by real estate investors in the U.S., and Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit serving America’s military families, today announced they will award a mortgage-free home to a veteran family in Memphis, Tenn., and prepare them to become successful homeowners. The home will be fully renovated by REI Nation, one of the largest turnkey real estate companies in the U.S.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — July 13, 2022 — REI Nation, one of the largest turnkey real estate investment companies in the U.S., today announced its half-year 2022 single-family rental performance metrics. During the first half of the year, the company paid its single-family rental investors more than $42 million in net rental income, a year-over-year increase of 19%. By year-end 2022, REI Nation expects its net rental income payments to top $80 million, a year-over-year increase of 9.9%.

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 4, 2022 — REI Nation, one of the largest passive, turnkey real estate investment companies in the U.S., today announced its Q1 2022 single-family rental performance metrics across its 13-market footprint. The company increased its year-over-year single-family rental sales to investors by 29% with 270 in Q1 2022 compared with 210 in Q1 2021. During Q1 2022, REI Nation completed 244 renovations with the majority of activity occurring in Memphis, Dallas, Little Rock, and Oklahoma City.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Feb. 15, 2022 — REI Nation, one of the largest turnkey real estate investment companies in the U.S., today announced its 2021 single-family rental performance metrics across its 13-market footprint. For full-year 2021 reporting, the company saw a year-over-year increase of 31% in single-family rental homes purchased and renovated, with 754 in 2020 compared to 991 in 2021. The number of homes REI Nation contracted to buy in 2021 increased year over year by 54% with 1,284 in 2021 compared with 833 in 2020.