Smart investors don’t gamble.
They use data to see what others don’t.
Today, we’ll show you how to spot undervalued rental properties using real 2025 market data and 3 case studies—so you can find cash-flowing opportunities with appreciation potential.
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đź“Ť Case Study #1: Omaha, Nebraska
Low Rent-to-Income, High Upside
Key Metrics:
- Median Rent: $1,360/mo
- Rent-to-Income Ratio: 21.3%
- Rental Vacancy Rate: 3.9%
- RentScore: 68/100
Why it’s undervalued:​
Omaha rents are still below national affordability thresholds, but demand is heating up.
A listing on N 72nd Ave scored a 68 due to strong ROI, stable rent growth, and below-market acquisition.
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đź“Ť Case Study #2: Arlington, Texas
High Yield in a Growth Corridor
Key Metrics:
- Home Price: $493,700
- Average Rent: $3,035/mo
- Gross Yield: 7.4%
- Projected Value Increase: 6% by Dec 2025
Listing Analysis Example:
- Purchase Price: $420,000
- Rent: $2,895/mo
- Year 1 ROI: 6.1%
- RentScore: 72/100
Why it’s undervalued:​
Arlington combines urban access with high rental yield—a sweet spot for ROI hunters.
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đź“Ť Case Study #3: Cleveland, Ohio
The Comeback Market
Key Metrics:
- Median Price: $299,900
- Rent-to-Income: 24.9%
- Days on Market: 20–35
- RentScore: 67/100
Why it’s undervalued:​
Cleveland’s affordable pricing, low DOM, and emerging employment centers make it a great cash-flow market.
What Makes a Property "Undervalued"?
Look for:
- GRM under 12
- Rent-to-income under 30%
- RentScore over 68
- DOM under 40 days
- Vacancy rates below 5%
- Strong local job growth
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