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Hi… Welcome to my 2025 guide to the best U.S. real estate markets Foreigners👋

My name is David Garner, and I’ve closed on over 100+ rental properties in the United Sates for my own portfolio as an overseas-based Non-U.S. Citizen since 2016.

While the U.S. real estate market in general can be a great option for international investors looking to grow their wealth, choosing the right market can be challenging.

Today, I’m going to give you my top picks for overseas investors this year.

As Foreigners, we are looking for stable real estate markets that offer:

⚖️ Landlord-friendly laws
💸 Stable cashflow
📈 High rental demand
📉 Low vacancy rates
🏠 House price growth

In this article, I’ll give you the best U.S. cities and metro areas for Foreign property investors in 2025.

But bear in mind that while city and metro-level housing market data is useful, I am much more concerned with the quality of the street and neighbourhood.

With that in mind, here are the criteria I look at when assessing a local real estate market:

✅ Population growth/decline
✅ Household income
✅ Homeownership trends
✅ Vacancy rate
✅ Rent price growth
✅ House price trends
✅ Unemployment trends
✅ Average rents
✅ Commutability/transport

I am also looking at the local jobs market on a more regional basis – within a 25-minute commute of the property.

With all that said, let’s take a look at my top picks for Foreign property buyers in 2025…

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🏘️ 1. Cleveland, Ohio

With a growing economy and resilient jobs market, the Greater Cleveland Metro area has been a favourite of both U.S. and international property investors for years.

Investors are attracted to particular Cleveland area neighbourhoods for their attractive house prices, strong appreciation, low vacancy rates, and high rental yields.

Cleveland Real Estate Statistics

📈 Median Sold Price: $179,800
📈 Annual Price Appreciation: 9.1% p.a.
📈 Average Rent: $1,650
📈 Cap Rates: 6% to 12%

Based on 3-bedroom single family home. Data from Rocket Mortgage March 2025 and HUD User median market rent 2025 .

Top Reasons to Invest in Cleveland Real Estate

✅ Landlord Friendly Law
✅ Stabilizing Population
✅ Resilient Jobs Market
✅ Low Cost of Living
✅ Low House Prices
✅ Strong Rental Market
✅ Steady Price Appreciation
✅ Low Vacancy Rates

Best Cleveland Neighbourhoods to Invest in Real Estate

The following Cleveland area neighbourhoods offer a balance of cashflow, steady price appreciation, and risk:

🏘️ South Hills
🏘️ Old Brooklyn
🏘️ Brooklyn Centre
🏘️ Clark-Fulton
🏘️ Cudell
🏘️ Stockyards
🏘️ West Boulevard
🏘️ Westpark
🏘️ Kamm’s Corners
🏘️ Bellaire-Puritas
🏘️ Riverside

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🏘️ 2. Kansas City, Missouri

With a growing population and robust jobs market, low cost of living and affordable real estate, Kansas City is a rising star for real estate investors seeking stable cashflow and steady price appreciation.

Kansas City Real Estate Statistics

📈 Median List Price: $223,000
📈 Annual Price Appreciation: 4.0% p.a.
📈 Median Rent: $1,894
📈 Cap Rates: 6% to 12%

Based on 3-bedroom single family home. Data from Rocket Mortgage March 2025 and Hud User median market rents 2025.

Top Reasons to Invest in Kansas City Real Estate

✅ Landlord Friendly Law
✅ Growing Population
✅ Robust Jobs Market
✅ Low Cost of Living
✅ Low House Prices
✅ Strong Rental Market
✅ Steady Price Appreciation

Best Kansas City Neighbourhoods to Invest in Real Estate

The following Kansas City neighbourhoods offer a balance of cashflow, steady price appreciation, and risk:

🏘️ Historic Northeast
🏘️ 18th and Vine
🏘️ West Plaza
🏘️ Manheim Park
🏘️ South Waldo
🏘️ Hickman Mills/North Grandview

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