Best fix and flip markets 2025?

[Drew Mullin]

Whenever I look up the best cities to invest in (fix and flip), there seems to be many different answers. I'm in Miami and I fund jv fix and flips, I'm looking to relocate and am kindof basing it on this as well as areas I want to move to, while still keeping some projects in Miami. What are people's thoughts on cities for 2025 that they are investing in or would like to? Thanks in advance 

[Jimmy Lieu]

Quote from @Drew Mullin:

Whenever I look up the best cities to invest in (fix and flip), there seems to be many different answers. I'm in Miami and I fund jv fix and flips, I'm looking to relocate and am kindof basing it on this as well as areas I want to move to, while still keeping some projects in Miami. What are people's thoughts on cities for 2025 that they are investing in or would like to? Thanks in advance 

Welcome to BP, Drew! Totally get where you're coming from—there's so much conflicting info out there on the best cities to fix and flip in, and it really depends on your risk tolerance, budget, and how much hands-on involvement you want. Since you're already active in Miami, you know the margins can be tight in high-cost markets, so if you're open to relocating and want a market with more breathing room on purchase price and rehab costs, I'd definitely recommend looking into Columbus, Ohio. I moved here from Portland in 2020 specifically to invest and now own 10+ rentals, and we've been seeing a ton of investor activity here lately—not just for buy and hold but also for flips. The job and population growth is huge thanks to companies like Intel (they're building a $26B chip plant here), Amazon, Google, Facebook, Honda, Microsoft, Anduril, and more. That influx is driving demand for renovated housing across the board, especially in up-and-coming neighborhoods where there's still value to be added. You can find properties in the $80K–150K range that need light to moderate work and still have strong ARV potential. Columbus also doesn't have crazy permitting timelines like some bigger cities, and it's landlord- and investor-friendly, which helps with exit strategies. Happy to connect and answer any questions you have!