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Build 2 Rent Score
D+
Grade
#14
National Rank
Tier 3
Stable
Market Metrics
Income Growth
5.4%
higher is better · Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), QCEW
Population Growth
2.8%
higher is better · U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates
Rent Growth
5.9%
higher is better · Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI)
Job Growth
—
higher is better · Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Employment Statistics
Vacancy Rate
6.3%
lower is better · U.S. Census Bureau, Housing Vacancy Survey
Crime Rate
430
lower is better · FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program
Building Permits
520
higher is better · U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Land Cost
$34k
lower is better · Zillow ZHVI, 2-BR Tier
Property Taxes
—
lower is better · Tax Foundation, State & Local Property Tax
Insurance Cost
—
lower is better · NAIC / Insurify Insurance Cost Index
Landlord Friendliness
—
higher is better · Rentometer Landlord-Friendly Index
Home Appreciation
—
higher is better · FHFA House Price Index
Growth Profile
Moderate Growth
Population2.8%
Income5.4%
Rent5.9%
Jobs—
Risk Profile
High Risk
Vacancy6.3%
Crime430
Insurance—
Regulation & Cost
Strategy: Cash Flow
Property Tax—
Landlord Friendliness—
Land Cost (2BR)$34k
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Available Models in AlabamaView all
3-4BR/2.0-3.0BA | 1537-2106 sqft | Gurley, Alabama
Gurley · Single Family Rental (SFR)
$300,900
3-4BR/2.0-3.0BA | 1537-2595 sqft | Athens, Alabama
Athens · Single Family Rental (SFR)
$296,900
3-4BR/2.0BA | 1490-1791 sqft | Loxley, Alabama
Loxley · Single Family Rental (SFR)
$286,900
4-5BR/2.0-3.5BA | 1948-2874 sqft | Fairhope, Alabama
Fairhope · Single Family Rental (SFR)
$370,050
3BR/2.5BA | Townhouse | Dothan, Alabama | $199,900 | $1,525/mo
Dothan · Townhouse
$199,900
4BR/2.5BA | Single Family Rental (SFR) | Dothan, Alabama | $366,900 | $2,600/mo
Dothan · Single Family Rental (SFR)
$366,900