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10 Best Real Estate Markets for Investors in 2025

Marco Santarelli

Land Availability: Ample land for development offers opportunities for new construction projects. Before investing in any market, do your due diligence: Local Market Research: Go beyond national averages and dive deep into local market trends, rental rates, and property values.

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How to Invest in Real Estate: A 7-Step Beginner’s Guide

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Build a network of reliable professionals like real estate agents, contractors, and property managers. Fix and flip: This involves buying a property that needs improvement, repairing it, and selling for a profit. They’re an excellent way to invest in real estate without owning property needing maintenance and tenants.

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8 Types of Real Estate Investment

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Turnkey Properties Best for: People who like to invest in real estate but want to be more hands-off with property management. A turnkey property is fully renovated and ready to rent out, requiring minimal effort from the owner. Ownership is often paired with a contractually agreed-upon right of usage and direct ownership.

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How to Buy Multiple Rental Properties With Financing Options

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Find New Rental Property Locations Once you know what kinds of properties you’re interested in and how many you want to own and manage, start checking out listings on Realtor.com, Zillow, and Trulia. If you hire a management company, you’ll likely pay between 4% and 10% of the gross rental income in property management fees.

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NAA Apartmentalize 2025 Takeaways: How AI is Unlocking Real Estate Performance

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AI has the potential to address this by moving beyond task-based efficiency gains to drive big-picture operational performance that creates value for property managers, owners and residents alike. One finding from NAA’s AI research report is that 74% of respondents ranked operational efficiency as their top challenge.

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Apartment vs. House

AAOA

Main Takeaways Apartments provide steady rental income and lower maintenance responsibilities , thanks to shared building management, multiple tenants, and tax benefits. However, ongoing costs and tenant management can be challenging. Interest you pay on loans for big property improvements also can qualify for this deduction.

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Investing Outside Your Home Market? Do This First.

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That may work in coastal gateway markets with limited land and strong wage earners, but it often spells trouble in secondary cities where home ownership remains affordable. Property Manager: Demand a track record with assets that match your vintage and tenant profile. Your on site talent matters just as much as market metrics.