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9 Best Cities to Buy Rental Properties

Whether you wish to start investing in long term rental properties or short term rental properties this year, you need to find the best real estate markets to do so.

These real estate markets will have a thriving economy, job growth, and population growth to ensure high demand for long term rental properties. When it comes to short term rental properties, tourism is key.

To save real estate investors the trouble of looking for these real estate markets, Mashvisor’s investment property calculator can show investors the best cities to invest in rental properties. Below is a list of these cities based on a good return on investment for rental properties.

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The Best Cities to Buy Rental Properties: Long Term Rental Properties

Columbus, OH – Indianola Terrace

Denver, CO – Montbello

  • Median Property Price: $310,000
  • Traditional Rental Income: $2,898
  • Traditional Cash on Cash Return: 6.95%
  • Traditional Cap Rate: 6.95%

Baltimore, MD – Pleasant View Gardens

  • Median Property Price: $148,900
  • Traditional Rental Income: $1,813
  • Traditional Cash on Cash Return: 7.29%
  • Traditional Cap Rate: 7.29%

Baltimore, MD – Heritage Crossing

  • Median Property Price: $132,500
  • Traditional Rental Income: $1,507
  • Traditional Cash on Cash Return: 6.21%
  • Traditional Cap Rate: 6.21%

San Jose, CA – North San Jose

  • Median Property Price: $592,500
  • Traditional Rental Income: $3,319
  • Traditional Cash on Cash Return: 6.72%
  • Traditional Cap Rate: 6.72%

Anaheim, CA – Platinum Triangle

  • Median Property Price: $139,500
  • Traditional Rental Income: $2,257
  • Traditional Cash on Cash Return: 12.25%
  • Traditional Cap Rate: 12.25%

The Best Cities to Buy Rental Properties: Short Term Rental Properties

Nashville, TN – East Nashville Block Club

  • Median Property Price: $286,250
  • Airbnb Rental Income: $3,612
  • Airbnb Cash on Cash Return: 10.02%
  • Airbnb Cap Rate: 10.02%
  • Airbnb Occupancy Rate: 62.60%

Orlando, FL – Millenia

  • Median Property Price: $115,000
  • Airbnb Rental Income: $2,266
  • Airbnb Cash on Cash Return: 11.72%
  • Airbnb Cap Rate: 11.72%
  • Airbnb Occupancy Rate: 55.64%

Kansas City, MO – Volker

  • Median Property Price: $330,000
  • Airbnb Rental Income: $4,101
  • Airbnb Cash on Cash Return: 9.85%
  • Airbnb Cap Rate: 9.85%
  • Airbnb Occupancy Rate: 55.31%

Fort Lauderdale, FL – Oak River Homeowners

  • Median Property Price: $259,750
  • Airbnb Rental Income: $2,974
  • Airbnb Cash on Cash Return: 8.33%
  • Airbnb Cap Rate: 8.33%
  • Airbnb Occupancy Rate: 51.55%

Fort Lauderdale, FL – Poinsettia Heights

  • Median Property Price: $435,000
  • Airbnb Rental Income: $5,102
  • Airbnb Cash on Cash Return: 8.09%
  • Airbnb Cap Rate: 8.09%
  • Airbnb Occupancy Rate: 58.07%

Fort Lauderdale, FL – Chula Vista

  • Median Property Price: $297,500
  • Airbnb Rental Income: $3,567
  • Airbnb Cash on Cash Return: 8.48%
  • Airbnb Cap Rate: 8.48%
  • Airbnb Occupancy Rate: 46.86%

To start looking for and analyzing the best investment properties in your city and neighborhood of choice, click here.

If you find an investment property in any one of these cities, you’re sure to start making money in real estate. After all, successful real estate investing starts with a great location!

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Sylvia Shalhout

Sylvia was the Content Marketing Manager at Mashvisor. As a real estate writer, she has been covering topics for the beginner and advanced real estate investor, helping them make smarter decisions as well as real estate agents looking to take their business to the next level.

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