A startup surge is coming, bringing lots of money, jobs, and housing demand with it. But this time, it isn’t Silicon Valley, Seattle, or Miami bringing in the angel investors and seed funding rounds…it’s the Midwest! This is no surprise—with lower home prices, higher affordability, favorable tax environments, and plenty of top universities, the Midwest could become a booming tech economy, but which cities will benefit most?
Austin Wolff is back on the show, bringing the data with him, and he brought Chicago-based investor and agent Dan Nelson to share which cities are the best bet for real estate investors.
We’re tackling the top five Midwest housing markets for startups, going through home prices, job growth, population growth, tax environment, and universities that could produce the educated employees startups rely on. Which markets could see killer appreciation (and cash flow) once this startup boom solidifies? We’re giving you the full list in this episode!
Dave:
Do you want steady returns? The Midwest startup surge is changing real estate forever. Today we’re exploring why the Midwest is attracting attention for startup growth, solid job markets, and resilient housing, all while remaining relatively affordable. You all know this if you listen regularly, but I like a lot of Midwest markets for the fundamentals. I invest there myself and regularly look at data for new opportunities. And there are countless Midwest cities fueling job growth and tech expansion while still offering some of the most affordable housing in the country. But is this momentum just a short-term buzz or is it a game changer that could reshape the real estate investing market for years to come? I’m Dave Meyer, and in today’s episode of On the Market, I’m joined by Midwest real estate expert Dan Nelson and our in-house analyst, Austin Wolff to break down all the numbers. Let’s get into it. Dan Nelson, welcome to On the Market. Thanks for being here.
Dan:
Thank you. Yeah,…