These 3 Housing Markets Are “Hotbeds” for Cash Flow

There is STILL cash flow in today’s housing market, whether you believe it or not. Most investors are simply giving up on residual income real estate because they think EVERY real estate market across the nation is priced too high or has break-even/bleak cash-on-cash returns…but this isn’t true. We’ve got data from three EASILY cash-flowing housing markets to prove that real estate cash flow is far from over.

But it’s not just Dave who’s walking through the data; repeat guest on the “BiggerPockets Real Estate” podcast, Zach Lemaster, is giving his real-world opinion on these three markets (all of which he invests in). Zach has an interesting perspective as not only an investor but a turnkey provider and can personally vouch for each of these markets’ cash flow potential.

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00:00 It's All About CASH FLOW
02:15 Cash Flow vs. Appreciation
03:10 Cash Flow "Hotbeds"
05:20 Market 1 (Southeast)
10:10 Market 2 (Midwest)
13:14 Market 3 (Midwest)
15:23 Investing Out of State
16:39 Start Investing!

[RentToRetirement]

Thanks BP for having me on as a guest to talk about some of the top cash flow markets today! As we can see, cash flow still exists, you just have to know where to find it.

If anyone has any questions for the Rent To Retirement team, or would like to learn about the 17 other markets we invest in specifically for cash flow AND appreciation, feel free to follow us or reach out directly with any questions. We love cash flow, but we love sharing our data even more!

[taylorbarnard]

We purchased a house hack near akron Ohio in March of 2020 and it’s been hugely successful. Awesome way to start real estate investing!

[rivarev]

What about the insurance prices for FL increasing?

[scottlundgren]

Finding assets in the right areas with the right teams is not easy, thanks for the information this is super helpful.

[GrantMcMillan]

Great information regarding how to identify cash flow and not just focus on appreciation. Given the current environment it sometimes seems like strong cash flowing properties are a unicorn but they're out there! Great video!

[MarioRuscovici]

For Cape Coral, Florida, your analysis failed to consider the cost of dwelling fire or homeowners insurance; plus flood insurance.

[DanKohan]

I liked how you talked about making connections and doing research. Excited for more videos like this!

[priorityhomes]

Absolutely love you bringing these markets to our attention! Best content ever!

[steveyoak]

Love investing in Midwest area. Specifically Akron Ohio has been great cash flow and appreciation.

[SydneyColeman-jr]

This is super helpful! Thanks for sharing.

[datlas]

In Florida, Are you numbers including the high cost and growing problem with insurance and high property taxes (including add'l district taxes)??

[AdamSchroederPresents]

3 solid markets! When the day ends, cash is king.

[youtubecarspottersguide]

property taxes, insurance be carful and how do I drive by and look at the bricks ? I like to have my rentals within a 1hr drive same state

[tinydubstar]

Excellent video containing valuable information!

[mekusattoh]

Birmingham, Alabama?
Montgomery, Alabama?
Detroit, Michigan?
St. Louis, Missouri?

[noahcash]

Didn’t Cape Coral get destroyed in terms of prices recently?

[oldstocks]

Interested in understanding insurance challenges for Florida

[hinglemccringleberry]

I finally found a place that cash flows well recently and has continued to appreciate but getting a down payment for multi family may be a struggle for a noob like me. Got the income but not the cash on hand to buy, any recs?

[pepperonipizza]

I used to live near Akron. It’s a declining city. Please do your research

[webuyhousesdenvercolorado]

The 1% rule died a long long time ago in markets like Denver, CO. lol It's weird to hear people even bring it up still.