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Baltimore Rental Property Returns by ZIP Code (2026)
We analyzed 3,240 active Baltimore listings using Baltimore's 2.33% tax rate for rental property and researched local costs. 18% show positive cash flow at 20% down and a 7.875% investor rate, rising to 51% in 21223. Here's the data, and every assumption behind it.
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Minneapolis Rental Property Returns by ZIP Code (2026)
We analyzed 1,270 active Minneapolis listings using Minneapolis's 1.65% tax rate for rental property and researched local costs. 6% show positive cash flow at 20% down and a 7.875% investor rate, rising to 31% in 55411. Here's the data, and every assumption behind it.
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Hartford, CT Rental Property Returns by ZIP Code (2026)
We analyzed 101 active Hartford, CT listings using Hartford's published property tax rate and researched local costs. 8% show positive cash flow at 20% down and a 7.875% investor rate. Here's the data, and every assumption behind it.
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Chicago Rental Property Returns by ZIP Code (2026)
We analyzed 3,695 active Chicago listings using Chicago's 1.44% tax rate for rental property and researched local costs. 16% show positive cash flow at 20% down and a 7.875% investor rate, rising to 64% in 60621. Here's the data, and every assumption behind it.
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Philadelphia Rental Property Returns by ZIP Code (2026)
We analyzed 5,619 active Philadelphia listings using Philadelphia's 1.21% tax rate for rental property and researched local costs. 17% show positive cash flow at 20% down and a 7.875% investor rate, rising to 56% in 19142. Here's the data, and every assumption behind it.
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Kansas City, MO Rental Property Returns by ZIP Code (2026)
We analyzed 1,792 active Kansas City, MO listings using Kansas City's 1.52% tax rate for rental property and researched local costs. 4% show positive cash flow at 20% down and a 7.875% investor rate, rising to 24% in 64128. Here's the data, and every assumption behind it.
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Memphis Rental Property Returns by ZIP Code (2026)
We analyzed 2,678 active Memphis listings using Memphis's published property tax rate and researched local costs. 9% show positive cash flow at 20% down and a 7.875% investor rate, rising to 40% in 38106. Here's the data, and every assumption behind it.
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Indianapolis Rental Property Returns by ZIP Code (2026)
We analyzed 3,727 active Indianapolis listings using Indianapolis's 2.19% tax rate for rental property and researched local costs. 2% show positive cash flow at 20% down and a 7.875% investor rate. Here's the data, and every assumption behind it.
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Louisville Rental Property Returns by ZIP Code (2026)
We analyzed 2,477 active Louisville listings using Louisville's 1.03% tax rate for rental property and researched local costs. 3% show positive cash flow at 20% down and a 7.875% investor rate, rising to 24% in 40211. Here's the data, and every assumption behind it.
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Pittsburgh Rental Property Returns by ZIP Code (2026)
We analyzed 2,277 active Pittsburgh listings using Pittsburgh's published property tax rate and researched local costs. 12% show positive cash flow at 20% down and a 7.875% investor rate, rising to 50% in 15210. Here's the data, and every assumption behind it.
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Milwaukee Rental Property Returns by ZIP Code (2026)
We analyzed 989 active Milwaukee listings using Milwaukee's 2.05% tax rate for rental property and researched local costs. 14% show positive cash flow at 20% down and a 7.875% investor rate, rising to 54% in 53206. Here's the data, and every assumption behind it.
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Cleveland Rental Property Returns by ZIP Code (2026)
We analyzed 1,429 active Cleveland listings using Cleveland's published property tax rate and researched local costs. 27% show positive cash flow at 20% down and a 7.875% investor rate, rising to 62% in 44108. Here's the data, and every assumption behind it.
Read more →ApriFind vs DealCheck — Which Rental Analysis Tool Fits How You Invest? (2026)
DealCheck is built for analyzing one property in depth. ApriFind is built for finding which properties in a whole city are worth analyzing. Here's how they compare on features, rent estimates, and price.
Read more →Best Rental Property Analysis Tools in 2026
The best rental property analysis tool depends on your stage. Here's how ApriFind, DealCheck, Mashvisor, Rentometer, and BiggerPockets' calculators compare for finding deals, analyzing them, and checking rent.
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St. Louis Rental Property Returns by ZIP Code (2026)
We analyzed 2,030 active St. Louis listings using St. Louis's published property tax rate and researched local costs. 18% show positive cash flow at 20% down and a 7.875% investor rate, rising to 63% in 63136. Here's the data, and every assumption behind it.
Read more →ApriFind vs Mashvisor — Rental Property Search Compared (2026)
Both tools help you find investment properties across a market. Mashvisor covers short-term rentals and Airbnb data; ApriFind focuses on long-term rentals at a lower price. Here's how they compare.
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Detroit Rental Property Returns by ZIP Code (2026)
We analyzed 2,864 active Detroit listings using Detroit's 3.70% tax rate for rental property and researched local costs. 25% show positive cash flow at 20% down and a 7.875% investor rate, rising to 47% in 48213. Here's the data, and every assumption behind it.
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Birmingham, AL Rental Property Returns by ZIP Code (2026)
We analyzed 1,244 active Birmingham, AL listings using Birmingham's published property tax rate and researched local costs. 8% show positive cash flow at 20% down and a 7.875% investor rate. Here's the data, and every assumption behind it.
Read more →How to Analyze a Rental Property in 5 Minutes
A fast first screen for any rental property: the five numbers that matter, typical starting assumptions, and how to stress-test the result before you dig deeper.
Read more →Best Cities for Rental Property Investment in 2026: The 50 Largest US Metros Ranked by Cash Flow
We ran all 157,457 active listings in the main city of each of the 50 largest US metro areas through the same rental analysis. In Cleveland and Detroit, half or more show positive cash flow at 7% interest; in 15 cities, almost none do.
Read more →Cash Flow vs Cap Rate vs CoC Return — Which Metric Matters Most?
Cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return answer different questions about a rental property. Here's what each one tells you, what it hides, and how to use them together.
Read more →First Rental Property? Here's What the Numbers Should Look Like
How much cash you really need, what cash flow and returns to aim for, the expenses first-timers underestimate, and a realistic example at 2026 interest rates.
Read more →How to Estimate Rental Income for Any Property
A step-by-step guide to estimating what a property will rent for, using comparable rentals, honest adjustments, and a range instead of false precision.
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