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Where We'd Invest in Real Estate Right Now (12 Markets)

Explore episode Jun 26, 2026

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House Flipping Pick #1: Hartford, Connecticut (Dave Meyer)

At 28:05 · chapter starts 27:40

Dave Meyer admits he's stretching the rules by picking Hartford, Connecticut — a city he's championed as a long-term rental market — but argues the flip fundamentals are too strong to ignore. The median home price of $287,000 keeps all-in costs manageable, while renovated homes sell in just 18 days compared to 40 days for unrenovated properties, signaling that buyers will reward the work. Fifty-five percent of homes are selling above list price, meaning bidding competition is still alive in this market even as much of the country cools. Hartford sits roughly two hours from both New York and Boston, making it a magnet for commuters priced out of those mega-markets who are willing to drive a couple of days a week. Connecticut's tax advantages over Massachusetts and New York add further appeal. And if a flip doesn't sell on target terms, Hartford's rental market provides a credible fallback — something Henry Washington calls the essential secondary exit strategy.

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