On The Market

171: Are the “Best Places to Live” in the US Worth Investing In?

Dec 25, 2023

The podcast discusses the best places to live in the US and whether they are worth investing in. They analyze the top cities on the list, talk about cash flow vs. appreciation potential, and provide insights on metrics to consider before investing in any real estate market. They also discuss the challenges faced by real estate investors and introduce solutions like Fundrise and Deal Machine. Additionally, they explore the investment potential in Boulder, Colorado, and provide tips on buying real estate in winter.

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Quick takeaways

Investing in Boulder, Colorado may not be ideal due to high prices and low cash flow.

The Triangle area in North Carolina offers a favorable investment climate with potential for stable appreciation and cash flow.

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Boulder, Colorado: Great place to live but investing may be challenging

Boulder, Colorado is ranked as one of the top places to live in the United States. It offers a high quality of life with plenty of sunshine, outdoor spaces, and a booming tech industry. However, investing in Boulder may not be ideal due to the high median home price of $881,000 and relatively low average annual salary of $73,000. Rental properties may not cash flow well, except for those targeting the student housing market. While Boulder is a desirable location, investors should carefully consider the affordability and potential returns before making investment decisions.

Introduction

2min

Real Estate Investing Challenges and Solutions

4min

Investment Potential in Boulder, Colorado

13min

Exploring the Triangle and Sponsors

3min

Best Places to Live and Invest in Real Estate

10min

Investing, Cheese, and Real Estate Tips

2min

Where are the BEST places to live in the US? Well, U.S. News & World Report just released their annual list to show which cities are worth picking up and moving to. Some of these cities are investor favorites, while others are rarely discussed within the real estate investing community. If these cities truly are some of the best places to live in the country, wouldn’t having property in such desirable markets lead to big investing profits?

Henry, James, and Kathy go over the top cities on the list, talking about which are worth investing in, which aren’t, cash flow vs. appreciation potential, and where they’d comfortably park their dollars in properties. And even though Dave is away on his honeymoon, we’re still bringing you LOTS of data, statistics, and trends to watch so YOU can get in on some of the top cities before investing masses know about them.

And, as always, thanks for joining us on On the Market. Our entire team wishes you the happiest of holiday seasons. Here’s to more deals, data, and passive income in 2024!

In This Episode We Cover:

The best places to live in the US and whether we’d invest in any of them

Why this low-cost, solid rental property market took the #1 spot this year

The south’s repeat winners that have strong employment and promising demographic trends

The one pricey mountain city that is worth investing in IF you can afford it

Metrics we look at before we’d invest in ANY real estate market

And So Much More!

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