Analysis of properties with positive cash-flow based on market analysis of rents.

@Sushil IyerWith my experience, to analyze properties effectively, you can start with resources like MLS listings, Crexi/Loopnet, tax assessor websites, or paid tools like Costar and Reonomy.

Sounds like you're in an exciting position to start your real estate journey again.

It sounds like you're in a good position to evaluate your options carefully.

@Liam Alvarez  I've never seen an app or a website that analyzes all markets and spits out the top 3 you should invest in for the highest returns. 

At today’s rates, most properties at high LTV are negative even with 1% rent to value ratio   This implies the 1% rule is far from assuring positive cash flow   Good luck

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

I know nothing about the above firm you mention, but a quick look on their website shows they are likely offering you DSCR, so just general things to look out for in that world. 

Does anyone have some really good websites for accurate up to date data for vacancy rates, median rents, average household income, etc? 

Hi Nicholas, It sounds like you’re in a great position to scale your portfolio!