Boots on the Ground
for Real Estate Investors
REI Runner is the on-demand marketplace where investors hire local runners for property photos, walkthrough videos, drive-bys, occupancy checks, and other field tasks. Turnaround varies by market and runner availability.
Applications reviewed weekly · Founding Runner spots limited during beta launch
Pins show city-level aggregates only. Runner home addresses are never displayed.
Operational Standards on Every Job
REI Runner tasks follow a consistent structure so investors know exactly what they are getting.
Real Tasks. Real Payouts. Real Turnarounds.
A snapshot of the work investors post on REI Runner — with typical payouts and delivery windows.
Property Photo Set
- 20+ exterior & interior photos
- Geotagged + timestamped
- Uploaded via mobile app
Walkthrough Video
- Full interior walkthrough
- Narrated condition notes
- HD vertical or horizontal
Occupancy Check
- Vacant / occupied / abandoned
- Exterior photos
- Written observations
Drive-By Report
- 4–6 exterior photos
- Curbside condition notes
- Neighborhood snapshot
Lockbox Install
- Lockbox placed at agreed location
- Photo confirmation
- Code delivered securely
Yard Sign Placement
- Sign installed & photographed
- Geotagged proof
- Optional rider attached
Payouts vary by market and task complexity. Investors set the final price per task.
Simple, Per-Task Payments
Investors fund tasks up front through our payments partner. Runners are paid once their work is approved.
Investor funds the task
When a task is posted, the investor sets the payout amount up front through our payments partner.
Runner accepts & completes
A local runner claims the task, completes it on-site, and uploads deliverables through the app.
Investor reviews
The investor reviews the photos, video, and notes submitted by the runner.
Runner gets paid
Once the work is approved, the payout is released to the runner. No invoices, no chasing, no payroll.
How We Vet Every Runner
REI Runner isn't an open gig board. Every runner is reviewed, verified, and held to a deliverable standard.
Application Review
Every applicant is screened by the REI Runner team before they're invited to onboard.
Identity Verification Available
Approved runners can complete ID verification to unlock more tasks.
In-App Onboarding
Runners walk through deliverable standards and conduct expectations inside the app.
Performance Tracking
Ratings, response times, and approval rates are tracked. Underperformers are removed.
Why early users are showing up
REI Runner is in beta. These are honest quotes from the founding team and the first runners and investors using the platform — not paid endorsements.
Want to be quoted here? Email support@reirunner.com with your story.
See Exactly What You Get Back
Every REI Runner task produces structured, timestamped deliverables inside the platform — not scattered text messages or random photo dumps. Investors can review photos, videos, notes, and completion details before approving the task.
Property Photo Set
A complete exterior and interior photo set for underwriting, rehab estimates, listings, or remote due diligence.
- Street view
- Front, rear, left, and right elevations
- Roofline and foundation
- Kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, mechanicals
- Visible damage or repair concerns
- Geotagged and timestamped uploads
Drive-By Report
A fast exterior condition check when an investor needs eyes on a property before making a decision.
- Curbside photos
- Exterior condition notes
- Occupancy indicators
- Neighborhood snapshot
- Access or safety concerns
- Timestamped completion record
Occupancy Check
A non-invasive field report to help determine whether a property appears vacant, occupied, abandoned, or unclear.
- Visible signs of occupancy
- Vehicles, mail, trash bins, lights, or curtains
- Exterior photos
- Written observations
- No tenant contact required
- Clear status label: Vacant / Occupied / Unclear
Walkthrough Video
A guided interior or exterior walkthrough video for investors who need more context than still photos.
- Continuous walkthrough video
- Narrated condition notes
- Exterior-to-interior flow when access is permitted
- Major room-by-room coverage
- Visible repair concerns
- Summary notes after upload
- Exterior: vinyl siding intact, 1 missing panel on north elevation.
- Roof: shingles uniform, no visible sagging or tarping.
- Windows: all intact, no boarding. Front storm door unlatched.
- Yard: mowed within ~2 weeks, no debris pile, no posted notices.
- Occupancy: mail not accumulated, blinds partially open — appears occupied.
Placeholder thumbnails — actual reports include full geotagged photo sets.
Pick your side of the marketplace
Create a free account in under 60 seconds.
On-Demand Field Work in 4 Steps
Investors post a task. A local runner accepts, completes it, and gets paid.
Investor Posts a Task
An investor needs photos, a walkthrough video, an occupancy check, or a drive-by at a specific address.
Local Runner Accepts
A vetted runner in that city claims the task and heads to the property.
Runner Completes & Uploads
Photos, video, and notes are uploaded directly through REI Runner. Turnaround varies by market and runner availability.
Runner Gets Paid
Payment is released per completed task. No quotas, no long-term commitment.
Flexible Field Work, Per-Task Pay
Built for independent contractors who want to earn on their own schedule.
Get paid per task
Clear pricing on every job. Accept the work you want — skip what you don't.
Work on your schedule
Tasks are independent jobs. No shifts, no quotas, no managers.
No license required
Field tasks like photos, videos, and drive-bys don't require a real estate license.
Repeat investor clients
Build a reputation with active investors who post recurring tasks in your city.
Everything in one place
Accept jobs, upload deliverables, and get paid through one mobile-friendly platform.
Expanding market-by-market
We are onboarding investors and runners in new cities as coverage grows.
Tasks You Can Get Paid For
Every task on REI Runner is a simple, non-licensed field job.
Property Photos
Exterior and interior photo sets for listings, inspections, and underwriting.
Walkthrough Videos
Full interior walkthrough videos so investors can underwrite remotely.
Drive-By Reports
Quick exterior check with photos and condition notes.
Occupancy Checks
Verify whether a property is vacant, occupied, or abandoned.
Sign & Lockbox Placement
Install or retrieve signs, lockboxes, and other property items.
Custom Field Tasks
Meet a contractor, take a measurement, check on a tenant turn — investors set the scope.
Launching Market-by-Market
Starting in 8 priority investor markets and building local coverage city-by-city. Don't see your city? Apply anyway — new markets open as runner coverage grows.
Coverage depends on approved runner availability in each market.
What Is REI Runner?
A 60-second look at how we're building the modern real estate field network.
On-Demand Field Services For Real Estate Investors
Investing in property you can't physically visit is hard. REI Runner gives investors a vetted network of local runners they can hire on demand — for photos, videos, walkthroughs, drive-bys, and other on-site tasks — without flying out, hiring an agent, or chasing down contractors.
For runners, it's a way to earn per-task income with no license, no quotas, and no middlemen. We are positioning REI Runner as a nationwide real estate field operations marketplace — built specifically for the on-site work investors need done.
Built by an operator who lived the problem.
REI Runner was started by Brian Louwers, a real estate operator who got tired of cold-calling friends-of-friends every time he needed a property checked in another city. The vision is simple: a vetted, on-demand network for real estate field work — so investors can operate confidently in their priority markets, and locals can earn real income without a license or a long-term commitment.
REI Runner is in active beta. We are building this market-by-market, with the people we serve.
"I built REI Runner because I lived the problem. Buying a property in another city used to mean calling a friend of a friend to drive by. That doesn't scale — and it shouldn't be how a trillion-dollar industry operates. My job is to make local field work reliable, transparent, and fair to everyone involved."
What Runners May Not Do
Runners are independent contractors performing non-licensed field tasks. The following activities are out of scope.
- ✕Enter occupied properties without authorization
- ✕Negotiate contracts on behalf of investors
- ✕Provide legal advice
- ✕Provide real estate advice
- ✕Perform licensed inspections or appraisals
- ✕Misrepresent themselves as agents, brokers, or inspectors
Talk To a Real Person
We are a small, hands-on team. Reach out — we read everything.
Need boots on the ground in another city?
Hire vetted local runners for photos, walkthrough videos, drive-bys, and occupancy checks — on demand, in any market we serve.
Hire a Runner — or become one
Limited spots during beta launch. Applications reviewed weekly.