Top 5 best multi family markets

Top 5 best multi family markets

Property Manager · Prineville, OR · Member since 2016 · 261 posts · 166 votes

In your opinion what are your top 5 real estate markets to purchase multi family (2-4 unit) homes.

I really like

Knoxville

Minneapolis

Birmingham

Phoenix

Kansas City, Mo

St. Louis

San Antonio(don’t like the property taxes) 

(There’s 7 of mine)

Let me know what your top markets are and if you’re investing in those areas

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Investor · Durham, NC · Member since 2020 · 1k+ posts · 691 votes
5y

the Triangle NC market is hot right now! Lots of businesses moving here and it's been developing rapidly over the past few years.

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  • Property Manager · Prineville, OR · Member since 2016 · 261 posts · 166 votes
    5y

    @Danté Belmonte

    Thank you so much for the response! I’m looking to buy my next 4 plex in about 4-6 months. Would you mind if I connect with you and ask a few questions?

  • Investor · Durham, NC · Member since 2020 · 1k+ posts · 691 votes
    5y

    the Triangle NC market is hot right now! Lots of businesses moving here and it's been developing rapidly over the past few years.

  • Investor · New York & TN · Member since 2019 · 325 posts · 219 votes
    5y

    do you own properties in any or all of these markets?

    I was in knoxville recently, I liked it. 

  • Property Manager · Prineville, OR · Member since 2016 · 261 posts · 166 votes
    5y

    @Jeffrey Donis

    Great I’ll look in that area thank you

  • Property Manager · Prineville, OR · Member since 2016 · 261 posts · 166 votes
    5y

    @Danté Belmonte

    Sounds good I sent you a message

  • Real Estate Broker · Kansas City Metro · Member since 2015 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    5y

    @Patrick Flanagan of course I am bias towards Kansas City but it really is a great market. Recession resistant to say the least as it relies on no single job sector to propel its growth. Mean, it will be around forever and the lows will be mild with still good upside on appreciation due to inflation etc...hope that helps!

  • Rental Property Investor · Bloomington, MN · Member since 2019 · 404 posts · 542 votes
    5y

    @Patrick Flanagan I see Minneapolis on your list. Just curious, what makes you put that in your top 7?

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    Residential Real Estate Investor · Kansas City, MO · Member since 2014 · 10k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    5y

    Really depends on whether you're looking for appreciation (places like Phoeneix would be better) or cash flow (KC and St. Louis would be better). Although everything is really expensive these days.

  • Accountant · TN · Member since 2020 · 23 posts · 19 votes
    5y

    I’m in Knoxville and I love it here, but I’m Not finding any deals in my price range that will cash flow well. I’ve expanded my search to an hour radius, but then the rent rates drop off. From what I’ve seen here lately, most houses are selling fast and above asking price. It’s compelling me to look further away. 
    One tip I got from a local realtor is that nearby Oak Ridge, TN has better options for multi-family compared to their single family homes. It’s a technology hub with a national lab in the city and the public schools are good there. 

  • Property Manager · Prineville, OR · Member since 2016 · 261 posts · 166 votes
    5y

    @Andrew Syrios

    I’m looking for cash flow, do you invest in those areas. Midwest is no where near the prices in Oregon. I just got a deal on a 4 plex that was 750k, I’m cash flowing on it and it will appreciate pretty nicely

  • Property Manager · Prineville, OR · Member since 2016 · 261 posts · 166 votes
    5y

    @Saunya Wenger

    Do you have a realtor that you recommend I get in contact with?

  • Real Estate Agent · Knoxville, TN · Member since 2020 · 79 posts · 29 votes
    5y

    @Patrick Flanagan happy to talk to you about the local Knoxville market if you would like to connect.

  • Greenville, SC · Member since 2019 · 2 posts · 3 votes
    5y

    Here's a great tool to see which states are seeing inbound and outbound migration over the years: https://www.unitedvanlines.com...

  • Investor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2017 · 123 posts · 109 votes
    5y

    Syracuse and Kansas City are two markets that came up recently in a chat with a California based investor I met. He was looking at both markets, and had 2 properties under contract I believe in KC.

  • Member since 2021 · 1 post · 0 votes
    5y

    @Danté Belmonte

    Do you have an Agent in Syracuse, or do you live there t search for yourself?

  • Member since 2021 · 5 posts · 4 votes
    5y

    @Danté Belmonte I'm interested.

  • Insurance Agent · Ozone Park, NY · Member since 2018 · 17 posts · 7 votes
    5y

    @Danté Belmonte I am from downstate NY and was curious to know about where to look in Syracuse? Do you have any recommendations for decent areas with demand?

  • Investor · Seattle, WA · Member since 2019 · 139 posts · 54 votes
    5y

    @Patrick Flanagan just wanted to make a generic comment here. Investing in real estate out of state should be throughly researched than just a projected cash flow. Hope people can google first “how to find a market for real estate” and go thru all the xyz variables before jumping on!

    Feel free to connect me via DM if you want to network!

  • Rental Property Investor · Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2020 · 33 posts · 8 votes
    5y

    @Danté Belmonte I’ve been looking in the upstate ny area a lot recently, particularly rochester ny & Buffalo. Syracuse is a great area as well, any particular areas that are best for duplexes?

  • Brad KeyesPro Member
    Investor · Kentucky Tennessee, MO · Member since 2021 · 9 posts · 5 votes
    5y

    @Saunya Wenger

    I’m am currently closing on the 23rd on my first Knoxville project. As an out of state investor I would love to make new contacts in your area. If I can help you in anyway please let me know.

  • Brad KeyesPro Member
    Investor · Kentucky Tennessee, MO · Member since 2021 · 9 posts · 5 votes
    5y

    @Patrick Flanagan

    Susan Calabrese. She has a great wealth of knowledge and an amazing team.

  • Lititz, PA · Member since 2013 · 595 posts · 272 votes
    5y

    It's doubtful that Syracuse is an appreciation play.

  • Stephen SchmittBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Liverpool, NY · Member since 2019 · 111 posts · 72 votes
    5y

    @William Coet Syracuse is not an appreciation play, but it is a very good cash flowing area. I just closed on a two family for $55k that is in good shape, good tenants and rents are $1500/month. I also have a 2 family for $100k in a good area making $1950 a month, and another bought for $65k making $1450/mo. We do have older housing and higher taxes but we are getting 30% COC returns.

    We did have appreciation finally this past year due to lack of supply. Downtown Syracuse has also been improving greatly over the past 8 years. Hopefully that continues and hopefully we get a new governor.

  • Rental Property Investor · San Ramon, CA · Member since 2017 · 350 posts · 611 votes
    5y

    Sacramento, Spokane, Phoenix, Kansas City and a few more.  Great markets for 20-100 unit multifamily properties and 300+ unit self storage which is what I focus on.

  • Investor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2021 · 27 posts · 29 votes
    5y

    Central and northern Florida.  Specifically:

    Tampa/Clearwater/St. Pete.

    Orlando

    Jacksonville

    Basically, the I-4 corridor and up I-95 to Jax.

    Those markets are growing like crazy and people are making a ton of money!

    That's where we invest.

    Good luck!

    Ken

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