The REI Concierge
Providing the support you need to invest in the perfect properties from abroad
The REI Concierge
Providing the support you need to invest in the perfect properties from abroad
Why work with the rEi concierge?
We work with you every step of the way to purchase your first property in the USA from abroad.
Purchasing your first investment property is a big decision. Our team is with you throughout the process. From designing your investment strategy, to choosing your market, to finding a lender, to signing at closing, we're with you every step of the way. You'll be able to sleep well at night knowing you've got a partner in the process who's cheering for your success!
How we support you
Investment Strategies
There are many different ways to be a real estate investor. One of the most important aspects is to know what strategy works for you. We will help you determine your best way forward, design a strategy you feel excited about, and design steps to turn your dreams into reality.
Market Research
How do you buy a property in a place you've never been? We've got experience in multiple markets, plus a network of real estate agents, turnkey companies, and other investors to turn to for insider knowledge. We'll help you understand the pros and cons of the markets you're interested in so you can make an informed decision, even site unseen.
Shared Experience
We believe our greatest offer is our shared experiences! We share our lessons learned to save you time and unnecessary mistakes. Any question you have, we'll find an answer. As your real estate investment concierge, we're here every step of the way!
The Founders
Lisa Hope Tilstra
Lisa Hope Tilstra
Lisa Hope Tilstra
Lisa is a professional coach and has been investing in real estate since 2005. Real estate investing started as a hobby for her, but has developed into much more. She's managed tenants, purchased and sold properties, and completed a 1031 exchange all while living outside the USA.
Tim Robinson
Lisa Hope Tilstra
Lisa Hope Tilstra
Tim is a licensed real estate agent in Washington D.C. and Maryland. He has a masters in international management and has been managing his investment properties from outside the USA since 2018. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his work in marketing, sales, and real estate investing.
feedback from our clients!
Jan, Photographer, Real Estate Investor:
"Lisa & Tim have been amazing to work with. We were not completely new to real estate, owning two properties in DC, but they really helped us develop a long term strategy and clarify our goals. They’ve been enormously helpful identifying and analyzing markets with us. In the end our conversations helped us realized that we DO want to be hands on and that we do like the DC market, if we can find a deal that matches our criteria. They matched us with an amazing agent that specializes in finding investment properties. We were not very optimistic in this crazy market, but even in 2021 there are good deals to be found in DC. Thanks to Lisa & Tim we have developed a clear path for our investments moving forward and know how we can adjust our plan if our priorities do change. Big investments can be intimidating, but with a good team Real Estate is really fun and we were able to act quickly because we knew exactly what we wanted."
Jona, USAID Officer:
"We are accidental real estate investors, and worked with Lisa and Tim to clarify our goals and long-term objectives. Tim and Lisa are a fountain of knowledge on so many aspects of real estate investing. They were willing to work with us wherever we were, fitting in meetings between moves and global upheaval. Their ability to tap resources in various locations and connect clients with reputable service providers allowed us to explore new markets and find some exciting opportunities for us to explore in the coming months and years. We recommend working with Lisa and Tim without reservation."
Alex Hirtle, Foreign Service Officer
"Tim and Lisa were such a great resource in buying our first rental property. They made the process super smooth, connecting us to a great mortgage lender and turnkey company in a high value location. We will always be grateful to the REI Concierge for answering our endless questions, putting us at ease, and giving us realistic expectations while we went under contract. Can't recommend highly enough!"
Tom, US Diplomat:
"Kimberly and I wanted to take a moment to say thank you for the great experience we had working with you. Without your advice and resources, we could never have navigated buying investment properties from abroad. But a few months later here we are, owners of two properties in Houston and Albuquerque and confident we now have the know-how to continue building our portfolio.
We were eager to start investing in real estate, but as a Foreign Service Family living abroad it all seemed a bit overwhelming until we joined the webinar you put on. Listening in that day it was clear you both had a wealth of knowledge and could help guide us through. We signed up for your "gold level" service and are so happy we did. A big hurdle we had to get over was not knowing where to buy, but the thorough process you took us through clarified our goals and helped us zero in on the best markets to meet them. Once that was done your network of turnkey providers and lenders took us from the planning phase to actually buying.
You were with us all along the way, patiently answering our thousand questions. We really could not have done it without you and feel like we came out of it not only with two great properties but also with two new friends. Please let us know if we can help you guys build your business. We'd be happy to talk to anyone thinking about hiring The REI Concierge.
Wishing you all the best in 2021!"
Elliot, Professional Basketball Player
"Tim and Lisa from REI Concierge have been an integral part of my real estate investing journey. Ever since Tim found me on the Bigger Pockets forums, they have been nothing but professional, helpful, and accommodating. They have helped guide me from being an absolute newbie, to being comfortable and confident in putting my first rental property under contract in a matter of 2 months! Not to mention making this work while the 3 of us were on 3 different continents! I started with the question of, "Was it possible to buy a property in the US while living abroad?" And they answered that with a definite "YES", then proceeded to show me how very possible it is. They provided me with the education to learn the basics of real estate investing, the counseling to work through my fears and doubts, and finally connected me with their network of real estate professionals. All this then leading to me being able to put a house under contract while living in Taiwan! I consider their service well worth the cost. Even after our "contract" came to an end, they have consistently encouraged me to keep asking them questions, and have been willing to continue mentoring me for as long as I would like them to! I consider them friends, and can't thank them enough for opening up a world to me that I previously didn't know existed! I would recommend them to anyone wanting to get into the real estate investing game. You will not be disappointed."
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