Airbnb Rentals 9 Best Cities to Buy Rental Properties for 2018 by Sylvia Shalhout April 18, 2018April 16, 2018 by Sylvia Shalhout April 18, 2018April 16, 2018 Whether you wish to start investing in long term rental properties or short term rental properties this year, you need to find the best real estate markets to do so. These real estate markets will have a thriving economy, job growth, and population growth to ensure high demand for long term rental properties. When it comes to short term rental properties, tourism is key. For more information on what makes for the best place to invest in real estate rental properties, read: The Best Cities to Invest in Rental Properties 2018. To save real estate investors the trouble of looking for these real estate markets, Mashvisor’s investment property calculator can show investors the best cities to invest in rental properties 2018. Below is a list of these cities based on a good return on investment for rental properties. 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The Best Cities to Buy Rental Properties for 2018: Long Term Rental Properties Columbus, OH – Indianola Terrace Median Property Price: $149,900 Traditional Rental Income: $1,554 Traditional Cash on Cash Return: 6.1% Traditional Cap Rate: 6.1% Related: Now Is the Time to Invest in Airbnb Columbus, Ohio Denver, CO – Montbello Median Property Price: $310,000 Traditional Rental Income: $2,898 Traditional Cash on Cash Return: 6.95% Traditional Cap Rate: 6.95% Baltimore, MD – Pleasant View Gardens Median Property Price: $148,900 Traditional Rental Income: $1,813 Traditional Cash on Cash Return: 7.29% Traditional Cap Rate: 7.29% Baltimore, MD – Heritage Crossing Median Property Price: $132,500 Traditional Rental Income: $1,507 Traditional Cash on Cash Return: 6.21% Traditional Cap Rate: 6.21% Related: Baltimore Real Estate Market 2018: Why and Where to Invest San Jose, CA – North San Jose Median Property Price: $592,500 Traditional Rental Income: $3,319 Traditional Cash on Cash Return: 6.72% Traditional Cap Rate: 6.72% Anaheim, CA – Platinum Triangle Median Property Price: $139,500 Traditional Rental Income: $2,257 Traditional Cash on Cash Return: 12.25% Traditional Cap Rate: 12.25% The Best Cities to Buy Rental Properties for 2018: Short Term Rental Properties Nashville, TN – East Nashville Block Club Median Property Price: $286,250 Airbnb Rental Income: $3,612 Airbnb Cash on Cash Return: 10.02% Airbnb Cap Rate: 10.02% Airbnb Occupancy Rate: 62.60% Orlando, FL – Millenia Median Property Price: $115,000 Airbnb Rental Income: $2,266 Airbnb Cash on Cash Return: 11.72% Airbnb Cap Rate: 11.72% Airbnb Occupancy Rate: 55.64% Kansas City, MO – Volker Median Property Price: $330,000 Airbnb Rental Income: $4,101 Airbnb Cash on Cash Return: 9.85% Airbnb Cap Rate: 9.85% Airbnb Occupancy Rate: 55.31% Fort Lauderdale, FL – Oak River Homeowners Median Property Price: $259,750 Airbnb Rental Income: $2,974 Airbnb Cash on Cash Return: 8.33% Airbnb Cap Rate: 8.33% Airbnb Occupancy Rate: 51.55% Fort Lauderdale, FL – Poinsettia Heights Median Property Price: $435,000 Airbnb Rental Income: $5,102 Airbnb Cash on Cash Return: 8.09% Airbnb Cap Rate: 8.09% Airbnb Occupancy Rate: 58.07% Fort Lauderdale, FL – Chula Vista Median Property Price: $297,500 Airbnb Rental Income: $3,567 Airbnb Cash on Cash Return: 8.48% Airbnb Cap Rate: 8.48% Airbnb Occupancy Rate: 46.86% To start looking for and analyzing the best investment properties in your city and neighborhood of choice, click here. If you find an investment property in any one of these cities, you’re sure to start making money in real estate. After all, successful real estate investing starts with a great location! Start Your Investment Property Search! START FREE TRIAL Start Your Investment Property Search! START FREE TRIAL Anaheim CABaltimore MDColumbus OHDenver COFort Lauderdale FLKansas City MONashville TNOrlando FLSan Jose CA 0 FacebookTwitterGoogle +PinterestLinkedin Sylvia Shalhout Sylvia was the Content Marketing Manager at Mashvisor. As a real estate writer, she has been covering topics for the beginner and advanced real estate investor, helping them make smarter decisions as well as real estate agents looking to take their business to the next level. Previous Post What Is Equity in Real Estate? 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