LinkedIn Cities on the Rise 2025: The 25 fastest-growing U.S. metros for jobs and new talentLinkedIn's 25 fastest growing job markets survey shows Austin at number 18 - "Major corporate relocations, a datacenter boom and investments from tech giants are sustaining Austin’s continued rise as a vibrant hub for job growth and stimulating billions of dollars in local infrastructure projects to keep up with the metro’s growth"

For example, researching my market, Little Rock, it says:🏘️ Little Rock, AR – SFR Investment Market Overview🔹 Market SnapshotMedian Home Price: ~$190,000 (well below national average)Median Rent (3BR SFR): ~$1,200–$1,450Rent-to-Price Ratio: ~0.7%–0.9% (higher in some zip codes)Cap Rate Potential: ~6%–9% (depending on neighborhood & condition)Vacancy Rate: ~5%–6%, lower in workforce housing neighborhoods📈 Why Investors Like Little RockStrong Rent YieldsHome prices are low relative to rent, ideal for cash flow-focused investors.Many zip codes in Little Rock exceed the 1% rent rule.Landlord-Friendly LawsArkansas ranks among the most landlord-friendly states.Quick eviction process, low regulatory friction.Diverse EconomyMajor employers include healthcare systems, state government, logistics hubs (FedEx, Amazon), and aerospace.Home to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).Stable Tenant BaseHigh percentage of renters (estimated ~42–45% in Pulaski County).Strong demand in B-class and workforce neighborhoods.Underserved by Institutional InvestorsLess competition than Sunbelt cities like Dallas or Charlotte.Room for growth and acquisition before prices inflate further.I agree and find the above accurate!

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Where to LookTop towns for out-of-state STR buyers:Seaside — Portland’s easy beach escape, repeat guests, tight permit capsFlorence — Low entry cost, recreational hub, Eugene’s coast gatewayPacific City — Solid year-round demand, multiple zonesRockaway Beach — Budget-friendly, family-friendlyBandon — Golf capital + rugged luxury coastal staysBrookings — Tight permits, strong ROI, southern sunshineBonus picks: Bay City, Manzanita (short waitlist), Tillamook County, Mapleton, Lincoln CityBottom LineFor out-of-state investors, Oregon’s Coast might check every box: legal zoning, strong bookings, stable insurance, tax advantages, and real long-term upside — without the drama you’ll find in the big-name beach markets.

If you have solid boots on the ground or a great PM, MTR or STR near hospitals or travel hubs can outperform—but requires more involvement.

My only real complaint is that it doesn't seem to have a full chart of accounts like "REI Hub" or "Buildium."

I’m looking to establish a new investing hub in Winston-Salem using the BRRRR strategy and want to make sure I do it right from the start. 

I use the VA Hub.

Guests can't access the router or the SmartThings hub that I use for Z wave devices.Essentially no one brings a TV to connect.

Ariel - I use REI Hub for my clients.