Historic charm, economic diversity, and strong tourism have fueled consistent demand, but that growth also comes with nuances investors should watch closely.🏡 Here’s what stands out right now:Strong Short-Term & Mid-Term Rental Demand: With tourism rebounding and business travel climbing, furnished rentals in areas like West Ashley, James Island, and Mount Pleasant are performing well — especially with operators navigating evolving city ordinances.Limited Inventory + High Appreciation: Investors are finding deals in outer submarkets like Summerville, North Charleston, and Goose Creek, where prices remain more attainable and rental demand is solid.Zoning and Regulation Awareness is Key: Charleston’s growth has prompted tighter regulations on development and rentals.

Smaller cities are typically more vulnerable to economic downturns and market shifts.After identifying cities that meet these basic criteria, apply the following filters to narrow down your list:Low Crime Rates: Avoid cities with high crime rates.

@Andrew Lokenauth the economic signals are very mixed.

This sharp increase raises concerns about broader economic stability, particularly in relation to housing and rental affordability.What is Food Insecurity?

How would we get rid of a property with a loan balance that few others would pay?

Argentina is a country that has been marred by economic and political uncertainty for most of my adult life.

I’m based in San Antonio, TX—definitely a solid market for cash flow with a good balance of appreciation and landlord-friendly laws.

Karma has a way of coming round to balance the scales of life.... 

Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.

Without that, it's just numbers on a hypothetical balance sheet.Great point 👏—thanks for bringing that perspective to light.