If you’re set on Florida, focus on areas just outside the main city that are still growing—you’ll find better deals there.

Purchase price: $20,000 Cash invested: $45,000 Sale price: $99,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven and Amanda Frecks teamed up for an exciting flip on Main St, Grainfield, KS.

Lancaster city limits short term rentals to only certain zones of the city so definitely look at the city website for that information.

Is there a city that's better than both of these in Ohio?

Main Edge Properties, LLC in Mustang is one of my companies.

Also what does the city say is the assessed value of the property on your taxes (it will be different than the appraised value, but should give you an idea).

Purchase price: $144,900 Cash invested: $13,000 This is a charming 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Bossier City, LA.

Quote from @Anil Shah: It's unfortunate Raleigh-Durham didn't make your cut of 13 cities but Charlotte is definitely the city to choose in NC if your want the city feel.

Hi everyone, I am a full time investor in Kansas City and my wife is Canadian (from Edmonton).

Rent control obviously in the cities that have it.