Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Wondering if there would be an opportunity to do Section 8 housing there if properties are cheap and market rent is high enough.

Kissimmee & Downtown Orlando for STRs – Market Overview•Kissimmee is one of the most popular STR markets in Florida due to its proximity to Disney World and other major attractions.

Many out of state investors look to the Midwest/midsouth to capitalize on the opportunity in these markets. 

@Chelsea DiLuzio the Midwest markets are way different than the markets out west!

If they tenant is $300 below market, that's costing you $3,600 a year.

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.

@Susan Kang what is drawing you specifically to these two markets as compared to other great markets in the mid-west?

I decided to begin my journey in Detroit, MI market.

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