The median sales price climbed 4.5% year-over-year to $350,000, and year-to-date pricing up 2.8% .Rent growth remains strong too: Columbus recorded annual rent gains near 3–4% in 2024 and continued rent growth is expected through 2025, outpacing national averages .Vacancy is tight—just 4.1%, well below the national rate of 6.8%—making the rental market particularly resilient .With inventory increasing but demand still strong, Columbus offers both appreciation potential and healthy rental yield.

Hey everyone, I’m doing some early research into the Columbia, South Carolina market and wanted to reach out to see if anyone has insight into which areas are showing strong potential for multifamily residential growth. 

US companies produced earnings growth the entire time.

Now we’re ready for our next move and would value insights from those who’ve been here.What we’re considering:Pull a HELOC to reinvest and continue BRRRRCreative house hacks: garage rentals or beyond to generate more than just mortgage coverageTransition to a rental and lease this houseBuy a duplex (Miami options are in less desirable areas)Out‑of‑state BRRRR playSemi‑passive income like franchisesWhat we’d love to hear:Experiences mixing BRRRR with house hacking at scaleAdvice on managing a franchise alongside investingTips on evaluating markets (Miami vs out‑of‑state)Any go‑to threads, tools, or groups for this hybrid strategyThanks in advance!

Now we’re ready for our next move and would value insights from those who’ve been here.What we’re considering:Pull a HELOC to reinvest and continue BRRRRCreative house hacks: garage rentals or beyond to generate more than just mortgage coverageTransition to a rental and lease this houseBuy a duplex (Miami options are in less desirable areas)Out‑of‑state BRRRR playSemi‑passive income like franchisesWhat we’d love to hear:Experiences mixing BRRRR with house hacking at scaleAdvice on managing a franchise alongside investingTips on evaluating markets (Miami vs out‑of‑state)Any go‑to threads, tools, or groups for this hybrid strategyThanks in advance!

Wishing you continued growth and success!

This low inventory will continue to pressure up rents.Sales - Months of SupplyInventory remained unchanged MoM, at about 1.8 months.

If trends stay on track, we’ll likely see modest growth—maybe around 4.1%Here’s the wildcard: mortgage rates.

I recommend modeling your family budget for a year and conservstively project project your income, investment growth and expenses conservatively out to at least 80 years old.

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