BiggerPockets Real Estate #1007 · January 24, 2025 · 58m

The Best Markets to Buy Rental Properties Right Now (2025)

Ashley Kehr and Henry Washington share their top market picks for 2025 rental property investing. Data-driven analysis of where cash flow, appreciation, and tenant demand intersect.

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Environment shapes investing outcomes more than individual deal selection

Market selection (environment) determines 80% of real estate returns. Individual deal selection within a bad market can't overcome structural headwinds.

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Highlights

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The BRRRR method adapts to any interest rate environment

Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat still works in 2025 — the math just requires different assumptions about refinance rates and ARV margins.

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