How to Measure and Understand Your Market, Regardless of Location
Summary
This article emphasizes the importance of understanding hyperlocal real estate markets for STR success, moving beyond city-level analysis. It outlines three market personalities (appreciation, cash flow, and hybrid) and provides actionable steps for evaluating markets based on factors like DOM, price-to-rent ratio, and local wages, helping hosts make informed decisions about their investments and strategies.
Key Insights
- •The article identifies three main market personalities: appreciation markets (high growth), cash flow markets (reliable income), and hybrid markets (both).
- •School zone rating changes can impact ARV by $50,000-$150,000.
- •Strong rental corridors often fall below 16 on the price-to-rent ratio.
Action Items
- ✓Determine the market personality (cash flow, appreciation, or hybrid) before investing.Effort: lowImpact: high
- ✓Study local wages to ensure your rent expectations are realistic.Effort: lowImpact: high
- ✓Analyze DOM, finished comps, and price ceilings to understand retail buyer behavior.Effort: mediumImpact: high
Tools & Resources
- →Express Capital Financing: The article is presented by Express Capital Financing.
Watch Out For
- ⚠Don’t force a flip strategy into a cash flow neighborhood, or try BRRRR in areas with no spreads.
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