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Market Comparator
Add markets to compare entry price, yield, and investor score side by side. Directional screening only -- verify current listings, financing, taxes, insurance, and local regulations before underwriting an actual property. See the full write-up for any market on Investor Insights.
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| Metric | Cleveland OH | Seattle WA |
|---|---|---|
| Typical entry price | $142K | $785K |
| Gross yield | 9.2% | 3.2% |
| Investor score | 92/100 | 51/100 |
| At a glance | High rent-to-price ratio | Appreciation and value-add play |
| Full analysis | Cleveland's rent-to-price ratio is among the strongest of any major metro: a $142K entry point paired with durable working-class rents produces cash flow most coastal markets can't match. The tradeoff is flat-to-slow appreciation and a heavier weighting on tenant quality and property condition -- the spread between a well-managed C-class duplex and a neglected one is wider here than in a hot-appreciation market, because price alone won't bail out a bad operating decision. | Seattle is the market on this map that doesn't cash flow on paper -- and the fuller reasoning for why sophisticated investors buy here anyway is below. |