Where's the Best Place to Invest? The answer might surprise you.

May 21, 2025

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Where Is the Best Place to Invest in Real Estate Currently?

People ask this ALL the time. The truth? It depends. The “best place” varies by strategy and goals.

🏝️ Vacation Rental?

You’ll want a mountain cabin, beach condo, or ski chalet—not a single-family in DuQuoin, IL (population: 5,684). (No offense, DuQuoin. We’ve bought and sold 3 houses there ourselves. 🏡😄)

💼 The Consistent Answer

1️⃣ Where the best deals are.

Smart investors chase good numbers, not just shiny locations.

2️⃣ Close to home (or where you visit often).

Local knowledge gives you an edge. You know the neighborhoods, the contractors, and the trends.

3️⃣ Where you can run a ground game.

Having boots on the ground—whether it’s you, a property manager, or a partner—makes or breaks long-distance investing.

🎯 Bottom Line

The “best place” is wherever you can find opportunity + manage it well. Opportunities are everywhere if you know how to look 👀.