Remember, each property has its own story, and finding the right one is like uncovering a hidden gem.

Listing DescriptionLead with emotional appeal: “Charming Ardsley Park brick home with vintage character and modern potential” works better than listing facts first.Call out:Original hardwoodsFireplace + detailed ceilingsFully fenced yard + white picket fence (classic curb appeal!)

Also very high on Bonita..hidden gem.

Just sold a $1.1M new construction luxury gem with Wander management that will generate $180K.

Markets like Wisconsin and Texas have offered solid cash flow, but every area has its gems if you know how to analyze deals right.

A few “devil in the details” notes I see often on sub-$2M (mostly C-class/vintage): • Underwriting quirks: In Cook County, taxes can jump post-sale/reassessment—stress test NOI with +20–35% tax sensitivity and budget for appeals.

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Better street, same vintage and overall amenities.

You’re definitely on the right track with your analysis and way of thinking—looking at markets that land in the top right of your chart makes sense because you’re aiming for both rent and price growth, but sometimes those “hidden gem” cities don’t have the infrastructure of agents, lenders, or property managers that make it easy to invest in from out of state.

When I was an agent I would often track properties that I considered to be "MLS gems" properties that where in need of an update or serious repairs.