Market Analysis
Learn the four phases of real estate cycles, how to read leading vs lagging indicators, and when to buy — without overcomplicating your strategy.
Nov 1, 2024
From metro selection to neighborhood comps—how to research rental markets and find locations where the numbers actually work for investors.
Sep 15, 2024
A milestone-driven guide to rental property analysis — follow Emily's Memphis triplex through NOI, cap rate, cash-on-cash return, DSCR, and the deal scorecard that separates good investments from bad ones.
May 20, 2024
Appreciation, cash flow, financing, and tenant tenure—how SFR and multifamily compare for long-term rental investing.
Jan 28, 2026
Population growth, job diversity, rent-to-price ratios, and landlord laws—how to choose markets for long-term rental investing.
Dec 22, 2025
How to make BRRRR work when rates are 7%+. Deeper discounts, higher spreads, longer holds. When to pivot and when to push.
Aug 8, 2025
STR rules in Nashville, Austin, Denver, LA, and NYC. Permits, occupancy limits, and why you must check before buying.
May 15, 2025
The four phases—recovery, expansion, hypersupply, recession—and the indicators that tell you where you are. Cap rates, absorption, vacancy, and what to do next.
Apr 1, 2025
Top school boundaries command 6-12% rent premiums. Where to find the data, how it affects vacancy and renewal, and how to use it in your comps.
Feb 19, 2025
Forget Austin and Phoenix — the real cash-flow opportunities in 2026 are in Tier 2 metros. Here's why Cleveland, Birmingham, and Kansas City are where the smart money is heading.
Dec 25, 2025
2025 was supposed to be the year rates came down and deals opened up. Instead, we got sideways pricing, cap rate compression, and a vacancy spike nobody expected. Here's what actually happened — and what it means for 2026.
Dec 22, 2025
26 states have passed ADU-friendly zoning since 2020. A 6-million-unit housing deficit is turning backyards into rental income.
Oct 9, 2025
ACS (American Community Survey) is a market analysis concept that describes a specific aspect of how real estate transactions, analysis, or operations work in the context of market research location analysis deals.
Absorption Rate is a market analysis concept that describes a specific aspect of how real estate transactions, analysis, or operations work in the context of market research location analysis deals.
The affordability index measures whether the typical household can afford the typical home—comparing median-household-income to the income needed to qualify for a median-home-price mortgage. Above 100 means the market is affordable; below 100 means it's not.
The estimated market value of a property after all planned renovations are complete, based on comparable sales of similar properties in similar condition.
AirDNA is a market analysis concept that describes a specific aspect of how real estate transactions, analysis, or operations work in the context of str airbnb investing deals.
Anchor Employer is a market analysis concept that describes a specific aspect of how real estate transactions, analysis, or operations work in the context of market research location analysis deals.