Where We’d Invest in Real Estate Right Now (9 Markets)

In this BiggerPockets podcast episode, Dave Meyer, Ashley Kehr, and Henry Washington discuss their top market picks for real estate investment in late 2025. Henry highlights Columbia, South Carolina, and Cincinnati, Ohio, emphasizing affordability, job growth, and infrastructure investments. Ashley suggests Greenville, South Carolina, and McKinney, Texas, focusing on appreciation and quality tenants. Dave recommends Des Moines, Iowa, and Hartford, Connecticut, prioritizing downside risk protection and relative affordability within the Northeast. They also discuss Louisville, Kentucky, and Greensboro, North Carolina, as promising markets with strong fundamentals and growth potential, while ultimately advising against Toledo, Ohio, due to limited appreciation and rent growth.