Question 1

What is REI Runner?

Accepted Answer

REI Runner is a nationwide field acquisition network connecting local people who spot distressed and off-market properties with real estate investors actively looking to buy them.

Question 2

How do runners make money?

Accepted Answer

Runners earn when the leads they submit are reviewed and turned into closed deals by investors in the network.

Question 3

Do I need real estate experience?

Accepted Answer

No experience required. If you can drive your city and spot vacant or distressed properties, you can be a runner.

Question 4

What kinds of properties qualify?

Accepted Answer

Vacant, distressed, fire-damaged, code violations, abandoned, hoarder homes, FSBO signs, and other off-market properties investors can't easily find on the MLS.

Question 5

Is this available nationwide?

Accepted Answer

We're launching in Detroit, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Tampa, Indianapolis, Cleveland, and Chicago — then expanding nationwide.

Question 6

How often are payouts made?

Accepted Answer

Payouts are issued as deals close. Approved runners receive onboarding details with payout schedules and methods.

Question 7

Is there a mobile app coming?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The REI Runner mobile app is in active development for iOS and Android. Founding Runners get early access.

Question 8

How do investors use the platform?

Accepted Answer

Verified investors get a live feed of qualified leads in their target markets, complete with photos, notes, and location data.

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