Much like Detroit being the "hottest" city, overtaking Miami. 20% appreciation on $80k is nothing in absolute value.

A good investor agent can find deals for you, you can cold call, drive around, and scour city data.

I heard of developers doing this with farm land around cities.

Examples:44109 (median home price went from roughly 50k to 125k in 8 years)https://www.zillow.com/home-values/77009/cleveland-oh-44109/ 44102 (median home price went from roughly 30k to 120k in 8 years)https://www.zillow.com/home-values/77002/cleveland-oh-44102/ 44106 (median home price went from roughly 100k to 200k in 8 years)https://www.zillow.com/home-values/77006/cleveland-oh-44106/ It has the highest rents on average in all of Ohio for major cities and the median home value is not even in the top 3.

I am trying to determine whether these cities are good markets to invest in.

Originally, I was hoping to have the property owner hold the property while I take the agricultural property through the feasibility study and rezoning to have paper lots approved by the city I choose to annex the property into.    

Kansas City has a strong medical presence so traveling medical professionals are always needing a place to stay.

You don't need to move or work in another city.

It's just cyclical.What makes a good midterm rental in Denver (or Colorado Springs or just about any city)?

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