@Janet Lancaster,Hey Janet - this is what I would recommend based on current market stats:-TexasNo rent controlFast eviction process (3-day notice)No limits on security deposits or late feesNo state income taxHigh population and job growth, including Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio-FloridaNo rent control, quick evictions (3-day notice)No limits on fees or security depositsModerate property taxes, no state income taxStrong immigration, especially in Tampa, Jacksonville, and Orlando - OhioClear eviction rules (3-day notice)No rent caps or deposit limitsAffordable real estate, strong cash flow potential in Midwest markets like Canton, Dayton, and Cleveland suburbs -AlabamaNo rent control, fast eviction timelines (7–14 days)Very low property taxes (~0.4%)Huge investor activity (second highest home sales to investors in Q1 2025) and downtown rehab opportunities -Georgia, Arizona, North Carolina, MissouriStrong landlord laws, low taxes, and fewer regulatory hurdlesThese states continue to rank in the top 7–15 for landlord protections and rental demand Why These States Stand Out:Fast eviction procedures and flexible lease enforcement protect rental incomeNo rent control laws in most of these states allows rent adjustments with market shiftsLow property and income tax rates improve returns and reduce carrying costsStrong employment and population growth support rental demand and appreciationBonus options like South Carolina, Tennessee, Idaho, Kentucky, or Arkansas also show potential for landlord-friendly policies and population influx If you're focused on long-term cash flow, tenant protection, and scalability, then states like Texas, Florida, Ohio, Alabama, and Georgia are among your best bets for 2025.Happy to always chat more!

For me, I would rank house hacking as a more desirable situation than any of the above I laid out. 

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The fine print here is that it took me 3 months to set up my system and rank #1.

So, if you fail to apply the correct assumptions to a property, your expectations won’t be met and it may even be a financial disaster.We use the following to rank Property Classes, in order of importance:Property Tenant Pool: closely linked to location, but not always.Property Location: closely linked to tenant pool, but not always.Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.

I've also heard great things about Rank Breeze but I think they only offer a rank tracking service. 

So, if you fail to apply the correct assumptions to a property, your expectations won’t be met and it may even be a financial disaster.We use the following to rank Property Classes, in order of importance: Property Tenant Pool: closely linked to location, but not always.

So, if you fail to apply the correct assumptions to a property, your expectations won’t be met and it may even be a financial disaster.We use the following to rank Property Classes, in order of importance: Property Tenant Pool: closely linked to location, but not always.

So, if you fail to apply the correct assumptions to a property, your expectations won’t be met and it may even be a financial disaster.We use the following to rank Property Classes, in order of importance: Property Tenant Pool: closely linked to location, but not always.

So, if you fail to apply the correct assumptions to a property, your expectations won’t be met and it may even be a financial disaster.We use the following to rank Property Classes, in order of importance: Property Tenant Pool: closely linked to location, but not always.