@Craig Lessler Obviously subjective, but Homewood, Knoxville, East Hills, Beltzhoover, and Wilkinsburg east of the busway but west of the Blackridge section are all pretty tough neighborhoods. 

They are still all averages based on highs, lows and in the middle numbers. 

If you’re looking for cash flow with big upside potential, think Tampa Heights, East Tampa, Ybor Heights—this is where you want to be before institutional buyers show up.  

Quote from @Melissa Crimp: We are in the middle of the eviction process and I have so many questions.

I hope you’re kidding about east of I15, unless you’re talking well south of the airport.

Quote from @April Birdsong: ...The Air BNB date is middle of October and I just found out my mid-term tenant needs to stay longer so that is why there is a confusion. 

Top Performing ZIP Codes – At a Glance(Vacancy Rate • Return on Investment)28212 (Charlotte): 8% vacancy • 8% ROI28052 (Gaston County - Gastonia): 7% vacancy • 8% ROI28012 (Belmont): 9% vacancy • 7% ROI28081 (Kannapolis - Cabarrus): 9% vacancy • 7% ROI28054 (Gastonia - East): 9% vacancy • 7% ROI28262 (University Area): 9% vacancy • 7% ROI28092 (Lincolnton): 8% vacancy • 7% ROIMarket Momentum – June 2025 SnapshotCharlotte (28212 & 28262)Inventory up 39% YoY, signaling more options for buyersDays on Market increased 36%, suggesting more negotiating power for investorsMedian price down slightly to $439,900, creating better entry pointsGaston County (28052, 28054)Inventory rose 14%, keeping prices competitiveAverage prices up 7.5% YoY, showing solid appreciationDays on market jumped 44%, favoring buyers ready to move quicklyCabarrus County (28081)Pending sales up 9.2%, a sign of growing demandMedian sales price down 2.7%, providing short-term value buysInventory up 21%, increasing investor leverageLincolnton (28092)Pending sales up 8.5%, a sign of growing demandMedian sales price down 2.9%, providing short-term value buysDays on market rose 10.4%, favoring buyers ready to move quicklyInvestor Takeaway:ZIP code 28212 and 28052 are currently your best bet for balancing strong ROI with relatively lower vacancy.

Are you looking in any certain area of KC, such as the East Side, Johnson County, etc.?

I am a current teacher (middle school math, Boston) I will retire in about 4-6 years.

I’m looking for either short term rentals that produce cash flow in places I like to visit, East Tennessee, lake properties or beach properties in the south, ie Virginia, North Carolina or South Carolina.