Insurance + local code checkBefore finalizing anything, confirm your insurance carrier is aware this is a room-rental setup and check local occupancy rules.

💫 As we head into 2026, these zip codes stand out not only for low vacancy, but also for continued growth, infrastructure investment, and tenant demand—key indicators for long-term rental performance.📍 Top Performing Zip Codes (Low Vacancy):• 28278 – 7% | Steele Creek: Ongoing residential growth, proximity to Lake Wylie, and continued commercial expansion along South Tryon• 28083 – 8% | Kannapolis: Downtown revitalization, Cannon Ballers Stadium district, and proximity to the NC Research Campus• 28211 – 8% | South Charlotte: Highly populated area with consistent redevelopment near Cotswold & SouthPark• 28092 – 8% | Lincolnton: Growing commuter appeal, new housing developments, and regional manufacturing growth• 28105 – 9% | Matthews: Historic downtown investment, retail expansion, and steady owner-to-renter demand• 28079 – 9% | Indian Trail: Rapid population growth, infrastructure improvements, and retail/commercial expansion• 28262 – 9% | University City: Light rail access, university-driven demand, mixed-use development, and job growth corridor💫 Low vacancy + active development = strong rental fundamentals.

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I’m evaluating Indianapolis as a potential secondary market and am in the operator discovery phase.I’m looking to speak with property managers who currently manage room rentals / shared housing, or who have chosen not to manage them and can explain why.My target acquisition profile is:3–4 bedroom SFRsTypically sub-$200kNo HOAsI’m not asking for deals yet -I’m looking to understand:Which zip codes realistically support room rentalsWhat occupancy models PMs will and won’t touchWhere new investors get into troubleBrief conversations are perfectly fine — I value candid insight..

I've been all over the Texas property code and seen nothing about it. 

The septic needs to be covered, the roof needs to be replaced, aluminum wiring needs to be upgraded from 60amps to 200amps with romex according to code.

. - Unemployment rates, if new jobs are coming to the area, crime trend (use spot crime or the crime map in NewsBreak), median income trend, population trends, renters to owners ratio, hot zip codes, best school districts, path of progress and last but not lease price-to-rent ratios. 

I haven’t filed the ADU permit yet as the code office said once it’s filed it’s permanent and can’t be changed to multi family.

We had anticipated at least gradual annualized appreciation but bought in what became the fastest growing zip code in America with nearby areas getting absolutely flooded with new home supply.

They agreed with me that they do not have specifications or codes to review and approve subdivision sites and it is not part of their agricultural mandate.