Just make sure the appreciation rate is strong where you buy. 

The rent-to-price ratios in many neighborhoods are strong, and the city’s population is finally growing again after decades of decline.One thing that stands out to me is Detroit’s median home price—around $95k—which is far below comparable cities of its size in terms of population.

But make sure to build a strong core 4 if you invest out of state (deal finder, your property manager, your lender, and your contractor).5.

Guessing the have a strong lobby...in more ways than one.

Positive Home Value Growth ForecastWhile the pace of home value appreciation is expected to moderate, Zillow forecasts a 2.8% increase in Buffalo’s home values for 2025, indicating continued market strength.In summary, Buffalo’s combination of strong job growth, relative affordability, limited housing inventory, strategic location, and positive home value forecasts solidify its status as the nation’s hottest housing market for 2025.

The neighborhood has been flourishing, making this incident highly unusual.What initially drew me to the property was the potential for high rent and strong cash flow.

Blue Ridge is a strong market with plenty of potential.

It’s been a strong performer ever since.

The big pros are the strong job market (lots of major employers), good population growth, and still-reasonable entry prices.

I strongly, strongly recommend not doing this.