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Not all ZIP Codes are Equal

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The Secret to Picking Profitable Areas

Not all ZIP codes are created equal—especially in real estate investing.

You might think finding a “hot” ZIP code is about chasing trends or going where everyone else is buying. But that’s how you overpay.

Instead, look for areas where the math works, and the momentum is real.

Here’s what to watch for:

1. Days on Market

Are homes selling in 10 days or sitting for 100? Speed = demand.

2. Investor Activity

Are there lots of cash sales? That means other investors see profit potential.

3. Price-to-Rent Ratio

Lower ratios = better cash flow for buy-and-hold strategies.

4. Infrastructure & Amenities

New schools, retail, or highway access coming? That ZIP is about to pop.

5. Local Intel

Talk to property managers and agents. They’ll tell you where renters want to live and where flippers are thriving.

Pro Tip:

Don’t chase the ZIP code everyone’s talking about. Find the one that’s heating up—but still affordable. That’s where the opportunity lives.

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