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Milwaukee Real Estate Investment Analysis

Milwaukee offers some of the best rent-to-price ratios among major U.S. metros, with stable manufacturing, healthcare, and finance employment.

Median Home Price
$200,000
Median Rent
$1,500
per month
Avg Cap Rate
7.50%
5-Yr Appreciation
50%
Rental Yield
9.00%
Population Growth
-0.30%
Job Growth
1.00%
Vacancy Rate
5.50%

Investor pros

  • Excellent rent-to-price
  • Low vacancy
  • Established rental demand

Investor cons

  • High property taxes (1.8%+)
  • Cold-weather capex
  • Limited appreciation

Commentary

Milwaukee is a workhorse cash-flow market. Wauwatosa, Brookfield, and West Allis offer stable B-class tenancy with manageable taxes.

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