6 Hottest REAL ESTATE Markets For 2026 (And 6 I’m Avoiding) — From a 3,700+ Property Operator

In this episode, Toby Mathis sits down with 3,700+ unit operator Aaron Adams to break down the six hottest real estate markets for 2026—and the six markets he’d avoid if you care about cash flow. Contact Aaron Adams 👇 REI Kickstart Summit Event https://course.infinityinvesting.com/infinity-summit-interest-update https://alpinecapitalsolutions.com/ https://alpinecapitalsolutions.com/contact/ They unpack why Aaron thinks the next 24 months could be “explosive,” including how interest rates, housing supply, insurance costs, and local landlord laws can make or break your returns. You’ll hear why “flyover” metros like Kansas City and cash-flow-friendly pockets near major cities are on his radar, while high-cost, rent-controlled markets like San Francisco, LA, and New York raise major red flags. Aaron also shares the strategy of buying 30–40 minutes outside a hot metro to capture growth without paying peak prices. Drop a comment with your best cash-flow market (and one you’d never invest in again). Download Your Digital Copy Of Infinity Investing: How The Rich Get Richer And How You Can Do The Same 👉 https://inf.link/efz Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 1:03 Why “Crash” Predictions Miss the Bigger Picture 1:36 Florida Example: Who Wins, Who Gets Priced Out (Insurance/HOAs) 2:52 Economy Tailwinds: GDP, AI Data Centers, Tariffs, Rates, Taxes 6:49 Real Example: Idaho Condo Project + Why Rates Change Everything 8:38 What Happens If Rates Drop Under 6% (Sellers + Buyers Flood In) 9:07 The U.S. Is Still Underbuilt (Supply vs Demand) 12:26 Let’s Start the Lists: Best Market + Worst Market (1 & 1) 12:54 #1 Best: Kansas City (Oracle/Cerner + affordability + tax changes) 15:46 #1 Avoid: Chicago (taxes + population decline) 17:12 #2 Best: Southeast Idaho / Idaho Falls (nuclear lab + growth) 20:31 #2 Avoid: San Francisco (rent control + eviction + negative carry) 21:39 The New Landlord Killers: Insurance + Rent Control + Disaster Risk 23:36 Strategy: Buy 30–40 Minutes Outside a Hot Metro (St. Joseph, MO) 27:01 #3 Avoid: Detroit (population loss + services + landlord laws) 28:46 #4 Best: Charlotte (wages + growth + suburb strategy) 29:52 #4 Avoid: New York / Rent-Control Markets (Minneapolis case study) 32:04 #5 Best: Winston-Salem / NC Triad (universities + affordability) 38:49 #5 Avoid: Los Angeles (high prices + low cash flow) 42:11 #6 Best: Indianapolis (rent + wages + appreciation in lockstep) 44:01 #6 Avoid: Austin (overbuilt + taxes + insurance) 45:28 Recap: Aaron’s 6 Favorites + 6 Markets to Avoid 47:03 Outro + “We’ll revisit these predictions” --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Would you like to learn more about protecting your assets and minimizing taxes? Schedule a free consultation here: https://aba.link/vyh FREE TAX & ASSET PROTECTION WORKSHOP Register for an upcoming workshop today if you want to protect your business and personal assets from snoopy lawyers and creditors. Save Your Seat: https://aba.link/6ea4bf ~~~~ FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://aba.link/instagram Facebook: https://aba.link/facebook Twitter: https://aba.link/twitter LinkedIn: https://aba.link/linkedin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tobymathisesq ~~~~ CONTACT US Phone: 800.706.4741 Email: info@andersonadvisors.com Fax: 702.664.0545 ABOUT TOBY MATHIS Toby Mathis, Esq. is the best-selling author of Infinity Investing: How the Rich Get Richer And How You Can Do The Same. Toby is a tax attorney and founded Anderson Business Advisors, one of the most successful law, tax, and estate planning companies in the United States. Learn more at https://aba.link/tobyaba --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WARNING: I will NEVER ask you to contact me through YouTube comments, telegram, or WhatsApp. I have a checkmark next to my name, and my comment will be highlighted. Fake accounts do not have that. Please be aware of fake accounts trying to scam you using my name and picture. The information provided in this video should not be construed or relied on as financial, investment, or legal advice for any specific fact or circumstance. Its content was prepared by Anderson Business Advisors with its main office at 3225 McLeod Drive Suite 100 Las Vegas, Nevada 89121. This video is designed for entertainment and information purposes only. Viewing this video does not create an attorney-client relationship with Anderson Business Advisors or any of its lawyers. You should not act or rely on any of the information contained herein without seeking professional legal advice. #realestateinvesting #realestate2026 #realestateinvestor