U.S. Investor Real Estate Market Research

A research starting point for fix-and-flip and value-add investors. Measured observations are kept separate from candidate markets so an unverified market is never presented as a proven opportunity.

Measured 2026 Flip-Margin Markets

The observations below are anchored to ATTOM Q1 2026 metro-level home-flipping data for metros represented in Dwellixa's research universe. Gross ROI is a gross spread measure—not net investor profit—and does not deduct renovation, financing, carrying, closing, taxes or selling costs.

Measured Q1 2026

Spartanburg, SC

Reported gross ROI: 114.6%
Median purchase: $118,903
Median flip price: $255,165

Representative ZIP in the Dwellixa sourcing universe: 29306. ZIP-level economics must be validated separately; the metro observation should not be treated as a ZIP-specific statistic.

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Measured Q1 2026

Flint, MI

Reported gross ROI: 112.1%
Median purchase: $51,316
Median flip price: $108,842

Representative ZIP in the Dwellixa sourcing universe: 48502. ZIP-level economics must be validated separately; the metro observation should not be treated as a ZIP-specific statistic.

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Measured Q1 2026

Shreveport, LA

Reported gross ROI: 104.1%
Median purchase: $89,165
Median flip price: $181,950

Representative ZIP in the Dwellixa sourcing universe: 71101. ZIP-level economics must be validated separately; the metro observation should not be treated as a ZIP-specific statistic.

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Measured Q1 2026

Reading, PA

Reported gross ROI: 95.9%
Median purchase: $145,000
Median flip price: $284,000

Representative ZIP in the Dwellixa sourcing universe: 19601. ZIP-level economics must be validated separately; the metro observation should not be treated as a ZIP-specific statistic.

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Measured Q1 2026

Lancaster, PA

Reported gross ROI: 89.9%
Median purchase: $176,250
Median flip price: $334,725

Representative ZIP in the Dwellixa sourcing universe: 17603. ZIP-level economics must be validated separately; the metro observation should not be treated as a ZIP-specific statistic.

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Measured Q1 2026

Pittsburgh, PA

Reported gross ROI: 85.9%
Median purchase: $110,000
Median flip price: $204,500

Representative ZIP in the Dwellixa sourcing universe: 15222. ZIP-level economics must be validated separately; the metro observation should not be treated as a ZIP-specific statistic.

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Measured Q1 2026

Pensacola, FL

Reported gross ROI: 85.3%
Median purchase: $136,500
Median flip price: $252,950

Representative ZIP in the Dwellixa sourcing universe: 32502. ZIP-level economics must be validated separately; the metro observation should not be treated as a ZIP-specific statistic.

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Measured Q1 2026

Buffalo, NY

Reported gross ROI: 84%
Median purchase: $125,000
Median flip price: $230,000

Representative ZIP in the Dwellixa sourcing universe: 14202. ZIP-level economics must be validated separately; the metro observation should not be treated as a ZIP-specific statistic.

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Measured Q1 2026

Scranton, PA

Reported gross ROI: 83.6%
Median purchase: $92,617
Median flip price: $170,000

Representative ZIP in the Dwellixa sourcing universe: 18503. ZIP-level economics must be validated separately; the metro observation should not be treated as a ZIP-specific statistic.

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Measured Q1 2026

Peoria, IL

Reported gross ROI: 78.1%
Median purchase: $80,000
Median flip price: $142,500

Representative ZIP in the Dwellixa sourcing universe: 61602. ZIP-level economics must be validated separately; the metro observation should not be treated as a ZIP-specific statistic.

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Markets Queued for Property-Level Validation

These are research candidates, not performance claims. Dwellixa deliberately withholds ROI, appreciation, rent-growth and profitability figures until supported by an identified source or property-level evidence.

Validation Required

Virginia Beach, VA

Representative research ZIP: 23451. Investigate actual properties, ownership/transaction signals, financing assumptions and comparable evidence before underwriting a deal.

Validation Required

Baltimore, MD

Representative research ZIP: 21201. Investigate actual properties, ownership/transaction signals, financing assumptions and comparable evidence before underwriting a deal.

Validation Required

Philadelphia, PA

Representative research ZIP: 19103. Investigate actual properties, ownership/transaction signals, financing assumptions and comparable evidence before underwriting a deal.

Validation Required

Cleveland, OH

Representative research ZIP: 44114. Investigate actual properties, ownership/transaction signals, financing assumptions and comparable evidence before underwriting a deal.

Validation Required

Cincinnati, OH

Representative research ZIP: 45202. Investigate actual properties, ownership/transaction signals, financing assumptions and comparable evidence before underwriting a deal.

Validation Required

Dayton, OH

Representative research ZIP: 45402. Investigate actual properties, ownership/transaction signals, financing assumptions and comparable evidence before underwriting a deal.

Validation Required

Canton, OH

Representative research ZIP: 44702. Investigate actual properties, ownership/transaction signals, financing assumptions and comparable evidence before underwriting a deal.

Validation Required

Akron, OH

Representative research ZIP: 44308. Investigate actual properties, ownership/transaction signals, financing assumptions and comparable evidence before underwriting a deal.

Validation Required

Youngstown, OH

Representative research ZIP: 44503. Investigate actual properties, ownership/transaction signals, financing assumptions and comparable evidence before underwriting a deal.

Validation Required

Toledo, OH

Representative research ZIP: 43604. Investigate actual properties, ownership/transaction signals, financing assumptions and comparable evidence before underwriting a deal.

Validation Required

Indianapolis, IN

Representative research ZIP: 46204. Investigate actual properties, ownership/transaction signals, financing assumptions and comparable evidence before underwriting a deal.

Validation Required

Fort Wayne, IN

Representative research ZIP: 46802. Investigate actual properties, ownership/transaction signals, financing assumptions and comparable evidence before underwriting a deal.

Validation Required

South Bend, IN

Representative research ZIP: 46601. Investigate actual properties, ownership/transaction signals, financing assumptions and comparable evidence before underwriting a deal.

Validation Required

Evansville, IN

Representative research ZIP: 47708. Investigate actual properties, ownership/transaction signals, financing assumptions and comparable evidence before underwriting a deal.

Validation Required

Gary, IN

Representative research ZIP: 46402. Investigate actual properties, ownership/transaction signals, financing assumptions and comparable evidence before underwriting a deal.

Validation Required

Detroit, MI

Representative research ZIP: 48226. Investigate actual properties, ownership/transaction signals, financing assumptions and comparable evidence before underwriting a deal.

Validation Required

Saginaw, MI

Representative research ZIP: 48607. Investigate actual properties, ownership/transaction signals, financing assumptions and comparable evidence before underwriting a deal.

Validation Required

Lansing, MI

Representative research ZIP: 48933. Investigate actual properties, ownership/transaction signals, financing assumptions and comparable evidence before underwriting a deal.

Research Standard

Dwellixa uses licensed and public-source intelligence as research inputs. ATTOM Property Data may supplement individual-property analysis where available. Market observations are not guarantees, valuations, appraisals, investment advice or lending decisions. Independently verify material facts and costs before acting.