The Best Cities in the U.S. to Buy a Vacation Rental, According to a New Study

""Vacation home investing works differently than regular real estate. The math on vacation rentals is simpler. Take what you paid for the house, divide it by what you make each year from rentals, and that tells you how long until you break even. After that point, you're making pure profit.""

""Some beach towns like Naples look tempting, but when a house costs over a million dollars and only makes $27K yearly, you're looking at 40 years to recover your money.""

Philadelphia ranks as the top city in the U.S. for vacation rental home investments, with a median sale price of $270,000 and a median monthly rent of $2,200. Investors can expect a payback period of just 10.14 years, the shortest among the top 10 cities. The investment math for vacation rentals is straightforward, allowing homeowners to calculate their break-even point easily. Other cities like Naples may seem appealing, but high property costs can lead to much longer recovery times.

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