The same goes for coastal markets. 

In Arlington County, VA, the real estate market has seen notable changes from January 2024 to January 2025:Listings: The number of listings increased by 39, a 19.7% rise, from 198 to 237.Listed Median Price: The listed median price went up by $17,400, showing a 2.25% increase, from $772,500 to $789,900.Units Sold: The number of units sold increased by 2, a 1.59% increase, from 126 to 128.Sold Median Price: The sold median price decreased by $54,250, an 8.38% decrease, from $647,500 to $593,250.Summary: An increase in listings indicates a rise in supply year over year.

Pending property prices in your market perhaps $25,000 is enough to buy a small rental house.

Hey John, properties that have been on the market for more than 30 days typically start receiving offers below the asking price, as buyers often perceive them as having room for negotiation.

Columbus is a great rental market and we have a ton of opportunities here.

Now I spend my time making sure new investors entering the market do not make the same mistakes my wife and I made. 

Regarding vacancy periods, you'll need to understand, Days On Market (DOM) - or find a great PMC that understands and can explain it to you.

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.: Wild idea based on a property in my local market.

I would compare the return on your rental to your stock market portfolio.