Their criteria of the best is: Rising property prices and historical appreciation in market valuesAffordable rental property can help keep your cash flow high and your equity growing, generating more profits over the long termPopulation growth that creates a consistent and predictable demand for housingEmployment gains and job market growth give residents and businesses a reason to choose one state over anotherHigh rental occupancy rates measure how much of the housing supply in a real estate market is vacantGrowing share of renter-occupied households indicate how attractive a housing market is for renters, due to factors such as housing affordability and lifestyle choices to rent rather than own, along with potential for future growthStates with low property taxes help keep the cost of living low and net cash flow from investment property highThey caveat their analysis however by stating at the end that every state has an area where real estate is good. 20 Best States

Since these properties have high demand and low supply, the prices keep going up.

I would be leery about taking this on as a hands-off investor for her first but and not someone like me who would be specializing in this kind of thing (please read my profile).1957 -- So let's talk plumbing: one of the things you should look for is galvanized steel water supply piping.

The reason for more OOSI is a low interest rate environment, and low housing supply driving up prices and encouraging folks to look outside their local area.

I currently work in Finance for an automotive supplier and I used to work in Purchasing and Supply Chain.

I have a 50 gallon water heater and it’s proving to not have enough water to supply five adults.

With appreciation so high, it is going to keep the supply lower, among the other factors of low rates and normal high demand.

In 20+ years I’ve made 2 $30,000+ (both were toilet supply line failures) and covered a $1200 and a $2500 loss out fo pocket.

If investors offer homes for rent in the markets with high demand and low (ish) supply then the qualified tenants with good stable jobs have weathered the storm right?

These days, in almost every market because of low supply, properties are calling for highest and best - especially if they are in great condition.