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But, like all investments, real estate has certain risks.

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Ideally, youll invest in a city where the housing market is booming and showing stability for long-term growth.

Using Zillow research data, locations with housing data were recorded.

Using this data, the percentage of the population ages 65 and over can be calculated.

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The average single family home value was sourced from the Zillow Home Value Index for September 2024.

The average expenditure and mortgage costs were used to find a total cost of living for each location.

All the scores were summed and sorted to show the places where real estate investors will earn the most.

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