Raleigh-Cary Metro Area

Rental Property Analysis in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Raleigh Rental Market Overview

Key statistics for real estate investors in the Raleigh-Cary area

1.5 million

Metro Population

$430,000

Median Home Price

$1,650

Average Rent

6-8%

Avg Cash-on-Cash

Why Invest in Raleigh Rental Properties?

Research Triangle Park provides stable employment

Strong tech and biotech job growth

Multiple major universities drive rental demand

Highly educated workforce attracts employers

Reasonable cost of living vs coastal metros

Current Market Trends

Apple and Google campuses driving growth

Western suburbs showing strong appreciation

Downtown revitalization continuing

Student housing near universities stable

Popular Investment Areas in Raleigh

These neighborhoods are frequently analyzed by investors for long-term rental opportunities

Cary

Apex

Wake Forest

Holly Springs

Garner

Fuquay-Varina

Top Zip Codes to Analyze in Raleigh

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27511

27502

27587

27540

27529

27526

How to Find Profitable Rentals in Raleigh

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Cap Rate

Monthly Cash Flow

Total ROI

Gross Rent Multiplier

Debt Service Coverage

Break-Even Ratio

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