Currently based in California, I’m on the hunt for a market that hits the sweet spot: meets the 1% rule, generates solid cash flow, and builds long-term equity.

But I could be wrong.You are in the sweet spot at the price point you mentioned and Jeremy has touched on many of the areas that I would recommend as well.

I get asked by the "noob" agents and people how they can get to my level of achievement, know what I know, get to my position and I tell them it's simple, dedicate 20 years of of their life to focused learning and education, blood sweet and tears, and they'll be an overnight success 20 years in the making. 

For example, I do not want to spend time analyzing deals that are in areas where once I rehab a property, the rent is too high for the possible tenants interested in living in that area, so I am trying to find that sweet spot of deciphering an up and coming neighborhood from "not the best". 

It's been a great sweet spot for offering affordable rental units that are in high demand.

Your agent will look at recent local sales, buyer trends, and inventory levels to find that pricing sweet spot for your neighborhood – because it’s going to be different based on where you live.And here’s something else to keep in mind, home prices have climbed more than 57% over the past five years.

Quote from @Stacy Tring: @Cari Sweet Thanks for the detailed reply.

Places like certain cities in Ohio have hit that sweet spot for many low entry points, solid rents, and decent value add upside.For rent data, I usually cross reference Rentometer, Zillow, and Facebook Marketplace, then confirm with local property managers or investors to get a real pulse.

Properties with good bones and a little cosmetic upside often hit the sweet spot for ROI — especially if you’re planning to use a cash-out strategy to keep growing.Happy to share what we’re seeing on the management side or trade notes if you're looking to pressure-test ideas.

If you do it right, it’s arguably the best market to invest.Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: .9%-1.4% rule dealsCoc ROI: 4-12%Total ROI: 20-40%Cash flow: $50-$250/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-10%+ (has been double digit for a decade)Location: C+, B-These numbers are based on the “sweet spot” in Metro Detroit.