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Brian Teeter
#2 BRRRR - Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat Contributor
  • Little Rock, AR
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Anyone using Chat GBT / AI for researching markets and general RE business?

Brian Teeter
#2 BRRRR - Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat Contributor
  • Little Rock, AR
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I m really loving AI as a tool and find it helpful in business and research. This is a great starting point for investors looking for a market.  For example, researching my market, Little Rock, it says:

🏘️ Little Rock, AR – SFR Investment Market Overview

🔹 Market Snapshot

  • Median Home Price: ~$190,000 (well below national average)
  • Median Rent (3BR SFR): ~$1,200–$1,450
  • Rent-to-Price Ratio: ~0.7%–0.9% (higher in some zip codes)
  • Cap Rate Potential: ~6%–9% (depending on neighborhood & condition)
  • Vacancy Rate: ~5%–6%, lower in workforce housing neighborhoods

📈 Why Investors Like Little Rock

  1. Strong Rent Yields
    • Home prices are low relative to rent, ideal for cash flow-focused investors.
    • Many zip codes in Little Rock exceed the 1% rent rule.
  2. Landlord-Friendly Laws
    • Arkansas ranks among the most landlord-friendly states.
    • Quick eviction process, low regulatory friction.
  3. Diverse Economy
    • Major employers include healthcare systems, state government, logistics hubs (FedEx, Amazon), and aerospace.
    • Home to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
  4. Stable Tenant Base
    • High percentage of renters (estimated ~42–45% in Pulaski County).
    • Strong demand in B-class and workforce neighborhoods.
  5. Underserved by Institutional Investors
    • Less competition than Sunbelt cities like Dallas or Charlotte.
    • Room for growth and acquisition before prices inflate further.

I agree and find the above accurate! When I search: What are the best investment markets for single family rentals? Data lists:

The best U.S. markets for single-family rental (SFR) investments in 2025 typically share a few key traits:

  • Strong population and job growth
  • Affordable home prices relative to rent
  • Landlord-friendly laws
  • Stable or rising rent demand

Here’s a breakdown of top-performing SFR markets, grouped by strategy:

🔁 Best Cash Flow Markets (High Rent-to-Price Ratio)

These markets offer low acquisition prices with strong rental returns.

  1. Cleveland, OH
    • Low prices, steady rent demand
    • Good for BRRRR or long-term holds
  2. Birmingham, AL
    • Landlord-friendly, affordable, 1%+ rent yields
    • Strong rehab and turnkey ecosystem
  3. Indianapolis, IN
    • Solid infrastructure and job growth
    • Consistent investor performance
  4. Memphis, TN
    • High cash flow, robust PM networks
    • Institutional interest, steady tenant demand
  5. St. Louis, MO
    • Undervalued neighborhoods
    • Good rent stability and section 8 options

📈 Best Appreciation + Growth Markets

These have seen rising home values and job migration, ideal for long-term upside.

  1. Charlotte, NC
    • Rapid growth, banking/tech hub
    • Low vacancy and increasing rents
  2. Tampa, FL
    • Strong in-migration, no income tax
    • Airbnb and long-term options
  3. Phoenix, AZ
    • Massive growth during COVID migration
    • Tight inventory, rising rents
  4. Nashville, TN
    • Booming job market and rising population
    • Still has mid-tier housing prices
  5. Raleigh-Durham, NC
    • Tech corridor, research & education
    • High tenant quality and low delinquency

🧱 Emerging / Hybrid Markets

Good mix of appreciation, rent growth, and cash flow.

  1. Little Rock, AR
    • Affordable SFR stock
    • Good rent yields, growing investor interest
  2. Columbia, SC
    • Stable government employment base
    • High rent-to-value ratio
  3. Huntsville, AL
    • Rocket/military economy
    • Excellent long-term growth and landlord laws
  4. Kansas City, MO
    • Balanced market with investor tools
    • Job growth and diverse economy
  5. Jacksonville, FL
    • Port city, military, healthcare hub
    • High SFR demand and tax benefits

🚨 Caution Zones (Often Overheated or Low ROI)

  • Austin, TX
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • San Francisco Bay Area
  • Seattle, WA
  • New York City

These cities may have strong appreciation but generally low rental yields, high taxes, or tenant-unfriendly laws.

Anyone else using AI in their real estate business????  Any pro tips?

  • Brian Teeter
  • 501-951-7100
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Andrea McClary
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  • St. Petersburg, FL
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Andrea McClary
  • Investor
  • St. Petersburg, FL
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I've been using for tweaking documents, branding statements, and things like 30 sec commercials for networking. I just recently started playing around with it for researching markets and I'm going to test the results by making some calls.

To @Ken M. point, it's not going to mention changes unless you prompt ai for it. I would recommend adding to your research prompts is if there are any insurance issues and/or regulations for STR/MTR for the area you're concentration on.

For what I've found so far it does give a good starting point and I have to keep giving prompts for it to go deeper. I'll have to check out the deep search feature that @Myka Artis mentioned. 

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