Top 10 Most AFFORDABLE States to Buy a House (under $200k)

[@Peterl4290]

I’m in Ohio and the housing market here over the last 7-8 years is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Homes that were bought for $130K in 2015 are now being sold for $590k. I’m talking about tiny, disgusting, poorly built 950 square foot shit boxes in quite mediocre neighborhoods. Then you’ve got Better, average sized homes in nicer neighborhoods that were $300K+ 10 years ago selling for $750k+ now. Wild times.

[@Mrshuster]

Considering the present situation, diversifying by shifting investments from real estate to financial markets or gold is recommended, despite potential future home price drops. Given prevailing mortgage rates and economic uncertainty, this move is prudent, particularly due to stricter mortgage regulations. Seeking advice from a knowledgeable independent financial advisor is advisable for those seeking guidance.

[@larrypaul-cw9nk]

I agree, that's the more reason I prefer my day to day investment decisions being guided by an advisor, seeing that their entire skillset is built around going long and short at the same time both employing risk for its asymmetrical upside and laying off risk as a hedge against the inevitable downward turns, coupled with the exclusive information/analysis they have, it's near impossible to not out-perform, been using my advisor for over 2years+ and I've netted over 2.8million.

[@sabastinenoah]

How can one find a verifiable financial Planner, I buy the idea of employing the services of a Financial Advisor because finding that balance between saving and living requires counsel.

[@larrypaul-cw9nk]

Annette Christine Conte is her name. She is regarded as a genius in her area and works for Empower Financial Services. She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.

[@sabastinenoah]

This recommendation is coming at the right time because i am literally grasping for straws atm ! I looked her--up online and scheduled a phone call with her.

[@kylerooney89]

10. Alabama 9. Arkansas 8. Indiana 7. Louisiana 6. Kansas 5. Oklahoma 4. Kentucky 3. Mississippi 2. Iowa 1. West Virginia

[@indieauthorjasonblayne7511]

My wife and I live in WV. We both have good, stable jobs with great benefits and bought a home late last year. We're in one of the safest areas in the tri-state area. Our son is saving up now to afford a down-payment for when he's ready for a new car and/or home. He graduated high school with 2 trades in electricity and HVAC. It's possible in WV to live well if you know the areas to look at and don't mind some OT to build a nest egg.

[@kelliedickens4111]

I don't want to live in these states!

[@welfarestates8465]

@@kelliedickens4111 Good, because we don't want you either!

[@wesleygriffiths8496]

​@@welfarestates8465well that's rude

[@welfarestates8465]

@@wesleygriffiths8496 So what.

[@maiadazz]

Making accurate predictions for the housing market is quite a task due to the uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's ability to effectively reduce inflation and borrowing costs. This delicate balance must be maintained to prevent a substantial decrease in demand from buyers, affecting everything from houses to automobiles.

[@LiamSmith-x8g]

I suggest you seek professional help. The best way to build a well-structured portfolio is to work with an expert who understands the unpredictable yet rewarding nature of the market.

[@richardhudson1243]

It's often true that people underestimate the importance of financial advisors until they feel the negative effects of emotional decision-making. I remember a few summers ago, after a tough divorce, when I needed a boost for my struggling business. I researched and found a licensed advisor who diligently helped grow my reserves despite inflation. Consequently, my reserves increased from $275k to around $750k.

[@saraFinn-u6g]

That's impressive ! I could really use the expertise of these advisors.

[@richardhudson1243]

Certainly, there are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with Sophia Maurine Lanting for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive.She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.

[@michaelstrawberry]

She appears to be well-educated and well-read. I ran a Google search for her name and came across her website; thank you for sharing.

[@Hannahbenowitz]

How can I make this happen? I already have 3 properties and the bank won't lend with no down payment. I live in a highly competitive market, there's no such thing as no money deals. I checked with three different real state agents who are also investors, they could not find ANY no money deals. Not even land.

[@bartlyAD]

i advise you to invest in stocks to balance out your real estate, Even the worst recessions offer wonderful buying opportunities in the markets if you're cautious. Volatility can also result in excellent short-term buy and sell opportunities. This is not financial advice, but buy now

[@FinnBraylon]

You are right! I've diversified my 450K portfolio across various market with the aid of an investment coach, I have been able to generate a little bit above $830k in net profit across high dividend yield stocks, ETF and bonds.

[@HildaBennet]

Where may one locate an experienced FA? I like the notion of employing their services, but it's terrible that recent stock market tragedies have started to happen more frequently.

[@FinnBraylon]

The fiduciary that guides me is Rebecca Noblett Roberts, most likely the internet is where to find her basic info, just search her name. She's established.

[@HildaBennet]

Thank you for the lead. I searched her up, and I have sent her a message. I hope she gets back to me soon

[@BasedTexans]

I think the issue for most isn't finding cheap places to live, it's finding reliable wfh jobs so they can live in those places

[@JasonAdank]

The catch is, areas where housing is 'affordable' are also the areas that lack good paying jobs. So.... unless youre working a great paying job that lets you work remote, or youre retiring on a great pension / 401k stockpile you'll just end up struggling again.... just the magnitue of numbers shifted.

[@OzarkMountainKing]

I've lived in 5 states. I've lived in about half the states on this list. I'll tell you, go on and move to Little Rock if you've got a death wish. There was a documentary about Little Rock in the 90's called "Bangin' In Little Rock" and it highlighted the out of control gang activity in Little Rock. It's only gotten worse in Little Rock. Houses in Little Rock are cheap because people have been fleeing Little Rock for decades. They are going to Conway, Sherwood, Cabot, Austin, Beebe, Ward, and Searcy. All of those places are very nice and safe, particularly Cabot, Austin, Beebe, Ward, and Searcy. Greenbrier, Arkansas is also very nice and affordable if you want a genuine small-town vibe. When you say NW Arkansas, you are really n meaning Bentonville, which is nice but overpriced in my opinion. There are California license plates moving there every day, and it's a solid blue patch in a deep red state if that's your thing. They have bicycle traffic jams in Bentonville. Why pay to live in Bentonville unless you need to live in Bentonville? Arkansas also has an illustrious history of deadly and frequent tornado activity. No matter where you go in Arkansas, keep in mind that as long as you're not Pine Bluff, you probably won't die. You may get robbed, but you're not likely to get straight up murdered... outside of Pine Bluff. You'll definitely get murdered in Pine Bluff. As for Kansas, Topeka is also a crime infested city. The only city worse than Topeka is Wichita. Wichita has the highest concentration of active gangs in America. Everything north to south, east to west, is trafficked through Wichita, KS. It's close to the geographic center of the whole country, so Kansas is in a path of every strait line from edge to edge and corner to corner. Tornadoes are the least of your worries in Kansas. Between meth labs and property crime, you'll be too busy watching your back and possessions to look up at the sky. Oklahoma is lovely, particularly downtown Tulsa. Downtown OKC is also very nice, but Tulsa is more my speed. Grand Lake in Oklahoma is my personal domestic vacation preference and nearby Grove, Ok is just a cool little town by the lake. Sand Springs, OK is a nice area near Tulsa to settle down whether you're young or older. For as nice as Oklahoma is, its also seen some of the deadliest tornados in recent history. Mississippi is mostly poverty wherever you look. The people are very nice. The food in Mississippi is some of the best anywhere in America. Anyone who goes to Mississippi and doesn't eat local over chain is missing out bigtime. Smaller towns, like Greenville, MS, are really the best part of Mississippi. You've got nice, well kept old southern homes, the Mississippi river, river boats, river boat and land casinos, a pretty cool downtown, and a great smalltown feel because it IS a small town. Much like Louisiana, you should keep your flood insurance paid up because Mississippi floods, like, a lot. They also get more than a fair amount of tornado action. All that poverty in Mississippi also comes with a decent level of crime. Be very aware of where you are and what your surroundings are in much of the state. Iowa is cool. Des Moines is a nice little city. West Des Moines is alright. Cedar Rapids is ok. Everything in Iowa is ok. That's just it. There is nothing you just have to see in Iowa. Pig farms, corn fields, abandoned small towns. Okoboji is very nice if water sports are your thing. Everyone is pretty nice and they'll tell you they don't understand why anyone moves to Iowa on purpose. No, seriously, they asked me. Everyone. Every day. I've been to and stayed for extended times in 46 states. I always return to my home state of Florida after a housing crash. I buy a house, ride the wave up, sell, move somewhere to wait for the bottom, and go back. I'm in the Ozarks now. I predict I'll be back home around 2027-2028 when everything is good and depreciated again to start the cycle all over again.

[@nampmaljr9294]

@OzarkMountainKing Great info and I agree OKC / Tulsa is the best on his list. I just sold our place in Fernandina Beach FL. I'm thinking the same thing, 2027ish is when we plan on buying in FL again. Where abouts in FL are you from?

[@OzarkMountainKing]

@nampmaljr9294 kind of all over, but I am from Everglades City. Spent most of my life after 18 in Lee County.

[@JDproAV]

Wow. Great info here. Appreciate it. We are a young family stuck renting. For the reasons you mentioned (crime, natural disasters) we’ve stayed around Utah and Idaho. It’s nice not worrying about those things. However, in desperation to buy a home, we almost got something cheap in north central Arkansas (Hardy). But I don’t think we should rush things jus because it’s affordable. I like your idea of buying low in Florida. That might allow is to afford a house out west one day. We’ve lived in FL before, but are there specific areas you’d recommend buying to turn a profit?

[@OzarkMountainKing]

@JDproAV you can never go wrong buying in Cape Coral after a crash. That's my opinion, and what I've been doing. Lehigh Acres is also great for investing if you can buy at the bottom. The difference between Cape Coral and Lehigh is Cape Coral has zero bad areas. There is no high crime area in the Cape. It's a bedroom community that only allows light industrial, no factories. It's well kept and clean everywhere. Lehigh, you'll need to do some research. It was empty for a long time, and they still have some rough areas. Not many, but some. Arkansas is good. Just stay north of Little Rock, and you'll be happy. Batesville is nice, Searcy, Ward, Austin, Cabot, Beebe, the places I mentioned are all north of Little Rock. Conway is south of Little Rock and is ok, but if you want to be south, closer to Texas, Bryant is nice. Greenbrier is a good option, but it's very small and inconvenient. You can never go wrong with Cape Coral in Florida as long as you buy at the bottom and know when to get out.

[@nampmaljr9294]

@@OzarkMountainKing Man, I appreciate you taking the time! Not many do. I was on the FL ride on the way up but on the NE coast near the GA boarder. Now I'm out. How bad did Cape Coral git hit by the Hurricane?

[@martinroach6807]

I live in Alabama. I moved here from Michigan 20 yrs ago and glad I did!! Regarding food options: people make their own food choices and there are plenty of healthy food options here in Auburn. You are a bit behind in your perceptions of this area of the country.

[@gialollobrigida1713]

I sell RE in Huntsville, AL--remember, we are a BUYER BEWARE state--it is so overpriced and we are wrecked with overbuilding and the market is saturated and very risky. I refused to sell new construction in 95% of the area. Nope.

[@jroar123]

But let me tell you about all of these states, home prices are still way over priced. Everything needs to drop in half.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

@@jroar123 How does one measure "overpriced"? The only numbers that are really relevant and most reliable are the asking prices and sales. Like many commodities real estate goes for what the market will bear. If it sells, then the price was right. Agents want things to sell. If things don't sell they don't get income, so they're usually pretty close to realistic numbers. If anyone wants to call any of that overpriced then the perspective might need to be adjusted. Here the market is pretty active and that has to be taken into account, but the bottom line is still the bottom line. I bought two years ago and actually had to overbid to get it. I suspect some of that might still be going on. Things also vary by region. Florida for example seems to be suffering some devaluation for a variety of reasons but is an exception because of the circumstances there. It happens. Be well.

[@compassioncampaigner728]

Over-under priced ? All a function of what buyers are willing to spend....not a fixed metric.

[@jroar123]

@@compassioncampaigner728 Is that really how it works. Make sure only a percentage can qualify and afford a home and the rest can live out on the street? And, those who do qualify will be house-poor for the next 30 years? What part of high home prices come from those who want tax revenue flowing in so they can spend that money on pet projects to get re-elected?

[@compassioncampaigner728]

@jroar123 Hey. I am with you. Unchained capitalism is savagely unfair. I sm.only impatient with a theoretical fixed level/number. Our greed culture has landed us where we are now....spinning in free fall, people living under bridges-and they won't fix the bridges, healthcare--- for profit? Yeah.....no on our system.

[@MrTopHat4]

That would be bad for blackrock, therefore it's not going to happen.

[@ivearies4187]

The house in WV for 687k is beautiful. With that, I can buy a shed in Denver. Time to switch mindset and explore. Thanks Nick!

[@michaellaw321]

Not real estate again! The stock market is one of the most enticing sector to invest your money; however, investing in stocks is often risky due to the constant fluctuations that result in huge gains and losses for investors; however, if you can manage the risk, you can use the stock market to secure your financial position and generate income.

[@theTeslaking]

Building a good financial-portfolio has been more complex since covid, so I would recommend you seek professional support. This way you can get strategies designed to address your unique long-term goals and financial dreams.

[@JosephMartin7226]

Yes, that's true. I had assumed that my financial situation was good until I realised that I needed help with diversification. I contacted a coach, and in less than a year, I had made over [$750k] in net profit-roughly six times my own income.

[@iamlaurenmoe]

How can one find a verifiable financial Planner, I buy the idea of employing the services of a Financial Advisor because finding that balance between saving and living requires counsel.

[@JosephMartin7226]

“Sharon Ann Meny” is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.

[@iamlaurenmoe]

This recommendation is coming at the right time because i am literally grasping for straws atm ! I looked her--up online and scheduled a phone call with her.

[@mutantryeff]

#10 Alabama, #9 Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Mississippi, #2 Iowa, #1 West Virginia (I'd move to WV)

[@GothBatty]

That’s the worst state 😂😂 good luck.

[@mutantryeff]

@@GothBatty You've never been to WV or really know what it would be like to live there.

[@MrSupernova111]

Thanks! I'm not watching this one. lol. There is a reason why the cost of living is low in those states.

[@alicecooper9472]

@@MrSupernova111 I saw the movie Deliverance

[@johnkoepke4807]

May I ask why you'd never move to W V?

[@harleydude-xo8pu]

You needed to add property insurance when it comes to affordable housing markets, Kansas has the highest cost in America, average policy costs 4k to 8k a year as well as property taxes being over 2%, which can add over 1000 a month or much more to your mortgage in some cases.

[@maddoxmessa]

I'm favoured, $27K every week! I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support God's work and the church. God bless America.

[@JakartaJeff]

Sonia Duke program is widely available online..

[@EminBase]

This sounds so good andI would like to be a party to this, is there any wayl can speak with her?

[@EminBase]

Please who is this Mrs Sonia

[@keiranmorningstar-k9e]

I'm sure her service is available outside the US, but you gotta ask her first. I'm positive because I have a friend who stays in Australia and using her services too. You should ask her though to know if she offers her service to your country.

[@JeffNze]

I started pretty low though, $1000 thereabouts. The returns came massive. Joey is in school doing well, telling me of new friends he's meeting in school. Thank you Sonia Duke, you're a miracle

[@mikepowers3655]

I have been doing a lot of research and the wife and I will be leaving Arizona. We have been here since 1991 and are going to Iowa. A culture shock for sure but with all of the benefits to seniors including property tax breaks of $3200+ if you are over 65 can't be beat! Moving to a quiet town of 7500 called Decorah which my daughter lives an hour & 30 minute drive away in Minnesota. Tired of big cities and crime rate skyrocketing so it works for us.

[@gwentomlinson4205]

CRIME IN LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY IS SO BAD THAT MANY NO LONGER LIKE TO LEAVE THE HOUSE TO GET GROCERIES

[@RFToob]

Very helpful. Enjoying these. A note: a lot of these places get hurricanes and tornados quite often as you may know.

[@EricPeter462]

*Larry Burkett's book on "Giving and Tithing" drew me closer to God and helped my spirituality. 2020 was a year I literally lived it. I cashed in my life savings and gave it all away. My total giving amounted to 40,000 dollars. Everyone thought I was delusional. Today, 1 receive 85,000 dollars every two months. I have a property in Calabasas, CA, and travel a lot. God has promoted me more than once and opened doors for me to live beyond my dreams. God kept to his promises to and for me*

[@HenryNoah-kn4lb]

There's wonder working power in following Kingdom principles on giving and tithing. Hallelujah!

[@LessieRosalind]

But then, how do you get all that in that period of time? What is it you do please, mind sharing?

[@EricPeter462]

It is the digital market. That's been the secret to this wealth transfer. A lot of folks in the US and abroad are getting so much from it, God has been good to my household Thank you Jesus

[@EricPeter462]

I remember giving her my first savings $20000 and she opened a brokerage account for me it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me.

[@Hollylloyd970]

How can I start this digital market, any guidelines and how can I reach out to her?

[@genxtechguy]

The old adage still applies … location, location, location. Yes, it does cost more to live in a good location. Always will.

[@stephet3683]

Except Toronto

[@l.k.7940]

However, things vary.

[@BigKatz]

But the jobs.. and neighbors?

[@Nobodyspecial5150]

Exactly!!!!

[@d_all_in]

If you can only afford the area with bad neighbors then guess what you are too?

[@joewoodchuck3824]

I paid 150K two years ago in East Tennessee. Great neighborhood, wonderful people in the south. The scenery is gorgeous next to the Appalachian Mountains, and less than 2 hours to the Smokies. The house has gone up in value considerably since then. It's financially extra good for retirees here. Do your research before moving anywhere. It's all on the web for the taking. We gathered so much data and information we came here cold turkey without an advance scouting trip. We were pleasantly surprised that it was even better than expected. YMMV, FWIW, JMHO, etc.

[@Eric.1I37]

@@joewoodchuck3824 Stop telling people, we don’t want this area getting over crowded like Nashville area.

[@williammorgan7769]

Plenty of jobs and nice neighborhoods. Low crime. Low taxes. Low cost of living. High graduation rates.

[@dericmaye5697]

A lot of people commute in West Virginia. I live in the east panhandle of WV and its 1 hour and 30mins from D.C and Baltimore MD. A lot of people work in the DMV area and bring the money back to West Virginia. Also West Virginia has reciprocity agreements with DC, Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania so you only pay taxes for West Virginia.

[@adamweah8037]

Places are cheap for a reason , It's sad how difficult things have become in this recessive economy. I was wondering how to utilise some money I had. I used some of it for e-commerce business, but that sank. I'm thinking of how to protect my $250K-worth stock portfolio from decline, but haven't figured which way to go.

[@smithdavis1362]

Very difficult indeed, but when the going gets tough, the tough gets going. You have to learn and handle finances properly. you should hire a CFP to help you diversify your assets to include ETFs/index funds/mutual funds and stocks of companies with consistent cash flows. Don't go for penny stocks.

[@ryanthompson8256]

Inexpensive housing, down to earth people and plenty of job opportunities in the trades..Opting for a brokerage Adviser is currently the optimal approach for navigating the market, particularly for those nearing retirement. I've been consulting with a coach for a while, and my portfolio has surged by 300% since 2022

[@floydchusset3143]

I could really use the expertise of this advsors.

[@ryanthompson8256]

Laura Grace Abels is a hot topic even among the finance elite in California. She's just a search (on the net) away.

[@elliotwilson8874]

Watched Laura deliver presentation on Goldman Sachs summit some years back and it was superb. Was very grounded.

[@sweetsuccesstrading5097]

Property taxes in Oklahoma are INSANELY CHEAP! Kentucky is Excellent Too!

[@taroman7100]

Shhhh!

[@MikeCasey-z5m]

I think it's time to make it more appealing for potential buyers. Real estate can be quite the rollercoaster! the stress and uncertainty are getting to me. I think I'll cut rents to attract potential buyers and exit the market, but i'm at crossroads if to allocate the entire $680k liquidity value to my stock portfolio?

[@campelm]

"Overall, buyers hold a lot of the cards right now, and sellers are having to give out more concessions to close a deal." All the best, buying on sale is actually one of the best ways to invest in stocks, and advisors are ideally suited for such task.

[@Daniel_12_3]

Until the Fed clamps down even further I think we're going to see hysteria due to rampant inflation. If you are in cross roads or need sincere advise on the best moves to take now with financial markets will be best you seek a fin-professional with fiduciary responsibilities who knows about mortgage-backed securities for proper guidance.

[@geraldhoward6351]

This sounds considerable! think you know any advisors i can get on the phone with? i'm in dire need of proper portfolio allocation.

[@Daniel_12_3]

There are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with ‘’Iynne Marie Stella” for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive. She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.

[@Alex_will12]

She appears to be well-educated and well-read. I ran a Google search on her name and came across her website; thank you for sharing.

[@cournell08]

I’m glad people have such a negative perspective about MS. That means we don’t have to worry about it becoming overcrowded like other places!! It’s just like a lot of other places. There may be fewer higher paying jobs but they are here.

[@marcinasia1731]

im thinking the same about new mexico !! people avoid my state .. yaaaaaaaaa i lived in your state 2 years when i was younger .. most people were very down to earth shhhhhh i wont tell anyone lol

[@cournell08]

@@marcinasia1731 lol thank you!! You’ll find some of the most hospitable people in the world in MS!!

[@yorkiepuppykisses]

yeah -that's why I don't like videos like this --- before you know it - all of these wonderful 'hidden gems' will be over run and over priced due to the influence of a youtuber... ugggh --- just like Portugal and Italy - Mexico --- sad :( --- KZbin has it's downfalls and this is one of them...

[@auggieoutdoors3325]

A common denominator here is that these states are heavily blue collar. Homes values are a product of local incomes. Less froth & speculation. Not a bad thing at all, the pace of life is slower and the residents are hospitable.

[@l.k.7940]

Yeah, and you forgot most people of those places experience tornadoes regularly and some have environmental pollution issues in some areas to dangerous levels bcoz the "conservatives" there don't care to conserve the environment, to have a healthy environment.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Actually they’re not as hospitable as you claim, after researching those states and blue collar doesn’t always pay well, even if you are doing it right and as a former blue collar worker, it does shorten your life faster than other jobs would. Do your research more thoroughly next time.

[@32kay12]

Indiana here, West side of Indy and i am fortunate to have purchased in 2016 where my mortgage is around $850 on a 15 year fixed and you can't find almost anything under 300k, homes that sold for $225k pre covid is selling for 450-500k , also unless you are buying those rare homes that are in bad condition around 250k most local incomes aren't supporting it, i love Indiana but i think everywhere has gotten unaffordable for most given the inflation

[@larrylucas5731]

I live in Oklahoma (OKC)and you better be ready to deal with A LOT of TORNATOS every year. We're working on a record number of them this year. A script of Zanax is a must-have if you're going to be living here. A very stressful place to live. They don't call it Tornado Alley for nothing!

[@warrenlewis6692]

What’s are the income and education levels of your neighbors? Living in a home is more than staying inside and paying a mortgage. It’s about being neighbors, sharing ideas, and respecting choices and values.

[@ajaychandrareddi]

Interest rates are not the issue. The real problem is the asking price. Prices need to return to 2021 levels, which would require a 40% to 50% reduction.

[@FiveRiversBeyond]

I have traveled a lot. Your observations are pretty accurate in my opinion.

[@jamesdelap4085]

"Heaven for climate, Hell for company". Mark Twain

[@SonnyRemington]

Fantastic video! I have incurred so much losses trading on my own....I trade well on demo but I think the real market is manipulated.... Can anyone help me out or at least tell me what I'm doing wrong??

[@BaldurNoah]

Same here, My portfolio has been going down the drain while I try trading,l just don't know what I do wrong. .

[@MariamNoor214]

Investing with an expert is the best strategy for beginners and busy investors, as most failures and losses in investment usually happen when you invest without proper guidance. I'm speaking from experience.

[@Tiagosantino-is6uy]

I think l'm blessed if not I wouldn't have met someone who is as spectacular as expert mrs Janet.. Highly recommended🙌

[@MattJack-iq6fz]

​Wow, I'm surprised to see Janet mentioned here as well. I didn't know she had been kind to so many people

[@EricAdam-no5we]

I'm also a huge beneficiary of her.. I thought myself and my family were the only ones enjoying Janet trade benefits

[@therealestake]

West Virginia is also #1 in obesity, with Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Louisiana right behind. The mountains, on the other hand, are gorgeous!

[@ousamaabdu794]

West Virginia has some of the most beautiful scenery in the US

[@jt5747]

​@ousamaabdu794 I wish scenery would pay my bills. I'd totally move there.

[@ousamaabdu794]

@@jt5747 I hear that my friend..

[@ousamaabdu794]

Excellent video Nick.. When you talk in a calm voice and negate the gloom and doom I think this might be the best lane for the future of the channel.. Your economic/ real estate acumen is so advanced that you will kill it just speaking facts.. Also, you ever thought about taking a trip to West Virginia? A deep drive, on the grind analysis will get 500k views easy

[@jroar123]

Oklahoma has very friendly people and the state is drop-dead gorgeous. It has everything one could want but jobs. However, if you work from your home, it's a great decision.

[@CroisMoi]

Oklahoma does have very nice people. But it is boring. It is not very pretty either. I lived all over Oklahoma until I escaped. 😉

[@l.k.7940]

It also is a top state for tornadoes!! 🌪️ 🌪️ unfortunately.

[@jroar123]

@@l.k.7940 This is all true however, they also have storm shelters and lots of insurance. The real question is, how much money does the insurance cost? Other than that, the State is actually a fun place.

[@l.k.7940]

@@jroar123 Well, yeah, but despite the insurance tornadoes mean you may lose your home and belongings at least every few years while also putting lives at risk of injury or death by either the tornado itself or by the debris flying around. As for Oklahoma being a beautiful and fun state, it's not really known for that, and some or many say it is not, however most say the people there are very friendly.

[@l.k.7940]

@Sage5000 😄😄 Until it gets hit by tornadoes! In my opinion better to live somewhere more expensive and maybe even a little colder than to have to deal with tornadoes every year or every other year.

[@jroar123]

New Orleans, LA. is not a place to move to. What you have to consider is that the insurance rates went threw the roof because of hurricanes. Maybe in the northern part of the state but not down south. Your monthly payment will equal your insurance rates.

[@FiveRiversBeyond]

Western KY University is in Bowling Green , Kentucky. Bowling Green University is near Toledo, Ohio

[@camwinston5248]

Goooooo Hilltoppers !

[@damon-burton]

Incredibly informative breakdown on affordable housing! Arkansas affordability surprises me. Understanding nuances and factors like property taxes and neighborhood safety is crucial for moving decisions.

[@increaseyourvibes8703]

I lived in Indianapolis from March 2023-April 2024. Housing prices have skyrocketed there (I started looking in 2022 prior to moving and by the time I got there it was unaffordable for me). Specifically, in some of the suburbs surrounding Indianapolis like Carmel (which is completely unaffordable for the average home buyer) I could get a comparable home in Las Vegas (city I moved from) for about the same price. One thing I have learned from all of the 'median' home prices is to add at least 100K to the number for a nice home in a 'decent' area.

[@CristhianItu]

Hi! Could you make a video about the top 10 best places to move after getting married and starting a family? I'm interested in affordable locations where houses are not over $350k, with great public schools, job opportunities, and excellent healthcare. Thanks!

[@Republiks]

Fact check: that Indiana home he shows was sold in May for 286k. He spreads lies. Check his facts.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Agreed.

[@deidrajames4258]

I live in mobile Alabama , inherited a home, to see houses two streets over asking prices 200k, and a spotter at the four way intersection and all the stores shut down about 9 because they don’t want to get robbed, and the spotter is for gunshots 😂, I see tags from out of state buying up all these homes and now airbus has bought several hundreds of acres, one area they bought 500 acres and another they bought 100 acre property, but how do people ask for 200 k for homes or even 100k for homes in the same neighborhood as housing projects, just 8 blocks away😒I know the people who buy or even rent these properties are crazy, I only stay because it was free and I have several family members who are neighbors. Do your due diligence, check areas out at night, we hardly have enough street lights, it’s funny because the house behind me on Zillow for 119,000, and the guy an his girlfriend in front of the house get drunk every Friday and fight and stay having parties and their friends fight, police was there after the Alabama Tennessee game, spot shooters are those big globe things at intersections in bad neighborhoods, it’s fools who paying 1500 a month and all the section 8 neighbors paying 100$, think people mobile Alabama is trash, I live here and it’s trash

[@VictoriaAllen-ml8kx]

I'm hoping there will be a housing crisis so I can buy cheaply when I sell a few houses in 2025. As a backup plan, I've been thinking about purchasing stocks. What advice do you have for choosing the best buying time? On the one hand, I continue to read and see trading earnings of over $500k each week. On the other side, I keep hearing that the market is out of control and experiencing a dead cat bounce. Why does this happen?

[@AlexYoung-21]

Investing in real estate and stocks might be a wise choice, particularly if you have a sound trading plan that can get you through profitable days.

[@KarenBen-py1mc]

You're not doing anything wrong; you simply lack the expertise necessary to make money in a bad market. In these difficult circumstances, only really skilled experts who witnessed the 2008 financial crisis can expect to generate a large wage.

[@JamesRamon22]

Recently, I've been considering the possibility of speaking with consultants. I need guidance because I'm an adult, but I'm not sure if their services would be all that helpful.

[@KarenBen-py1mc]

My CFA, Desiree Ruth Hoffman, is a renowned figure in her line of work. I recommend researching her credentials further. She has many years of experience and is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the financial market.

[@AlexYoung-21]

Thank you for this tip. I must say, Desiree appears to be quite knowledgeable. After coming across her online page, I thoroughly went through her resume, and I must say, it was quite impressive. I reached out to her, and I have booked a session with her.

[@ralemc1960]

With this high interest rate 40000 down almost keeps the mortgage pmts. at around a 1000 a month. That just throws away the money you have saved and still a 30 year mortgage. And young people with high rent are having problems put the money back to start with.

[@Eyeris625]

There are other factors that need to be researched besides cost/affordability..

[@arunbenny808]

More people should be trying to take advantage of the ascend program being offered by West Virginia, especially fully remote workers that live in areas with a higher cost of living. You would get to keep your high income and be in a place with a lower cost of living.

[@bigdawg72987]

Love the video! Live in KY, and I make a little below average wage, and I can't find a house to buy. Many other people are in the same situation as me.

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

I used to live in northwest Iowa in a smaller town and rented a very reasonably priced house. But in terms of being near a major city, I was truly in the middle of nowhere. The closest major cities were Des Moines, Iowa, Minneapolis, Minn. and Omaha, Nebr. To get to Minneapolis from where I was living in Iowa it was almost a 3 1/2 hour drive each way. To get to Omaha, Nebr. it was a three hour drive each way, and to get to Des Moines, Iowa it was a three hour drive each way. So, the point I am making is that cheap rent or cheap real estate can come at a price in terms of proximity to major cities for healthcare, nightlife and services.

[@sallyprzybil2404]

I recently moved. I’m retired. My property taxes $950;per year, not bad. And because I’m a senior they should be frozen at that amount. I did look at Oklahoma and Kentucky and Arkansas but said no to all 3. I found instead an area right near a small city that has a lot of fun things for seniors. My house 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath…2 kitchens 2 living rooms, giant sunroom across the back of the house it backs up to a little forest so when I sit in the big sunroom it feels like being in a treehouse. And through the trees there’s a view of a lake! My payments? Just a bit over $1500; a month. My state is not on your list! But I like it. It’s a little gem of an area!

[@nicolette3436]

Where did you move?

[@sallyprzybil2404]

@@nicolette3436 Missouri. To a town not far from Branson. Near the Ozarks.

[@Acc0rd79]

We have looked at Evansville, Indiana. It's a great city right on the Kentucky border so it's not really cold and gets very little snow. The wife has had job offers paying 70 to 100k more per year than they do here in Orlando!! Your buck goes so far up there vs here in Florida. I'm more than ready to leave and would gladly call that area home as we would have tons more for vacations and other things just because our insurance and such would plummet.

[@steven4315]

I'd suggest Newburgh, right next door to Evansville.

[@calivalley9056]

Check out Lafayette or West Lafayette, nice towns. Still affordable but moving up fast.

[@Sirvivhor328]

Unfortunately I wouldn't want to live in any of those areas. All of the areas I desire to live (midwest, northeast generally) are still high priced. AND places like Rochester, NY are still going for $50k - $100k over asking for most desirable homes. They list them at wonderful prices knowing that they will have multiple offers that will go way over. This is so frustrating - I've been looking for over 3 yrs now and the only things in the price range I can afford are either in areas I don't like, the property is a mess and/or I'd have to have a lot of cash to offer over the price.

[@melina.leany-g]

I hear you! It’s the same thing locally. I’m in Colorado and there are many affordable areas, but none that I’d want to live in for the same reasons people don’t move to states in this list - crime, poverty, no jobs in the immediate area, etc.

[@Sirvivhor328]

@@melina.leany-g I've looked in CO as well - nothing I can afford there unless it's a 1 bedroom or studio condo, which I'm not interested in at all.

[@tnen559]

Stop acting as if (broke) people moving to these states have 20% to put down for mortgage calculation purposes. on $225k home, that's $45k plus closing costs, etc. Also, for whatever reason, Zillow defaults to 4% interest in these mortgage estimates on their website. Right now $225K home is $1550+/mo w/ 5% down PITI. The AL house on Windsor Ln for example w/ 5% down and PMI is $1,971, NOT $1,507! Huge difference, 30% higher!

[@keirafritzen4686]

Most of these areas have houses for way less than the median house price. We bought ours for 70k

[@Honeycomblife]

Down payments were under 6k before 2016 bruh..I would know

[@OldAssSax]

Not everyone is broke.

[@SK-zo3bq]

Totally agree. I seriously doubt there are many first time home buyers with a 20% down payment tucked away. That house in AL is also out in the middle of no where. The Mobile and Huntsville metros have increased in price 40%+ since 2020. Locals are still priced out of this market.

[@wmejia4122]

​@@HoneycomblifeLol that's less than I paid for my car.

[@jeffbergstrom]

The problem with offering $15k to move somewhere is everyone selling a home there will raise their price by $15k (or near enough).

[@piltdownman5592]

Hey Nick! You are our go-to source of truthful and credible info. That being said, you should visit the Western Slope of Colorado, specifically Montrose. This place will blow your mind. This is the Wonderland of Real Estate.

[@ellenwaterbor4387]

Louisiana is known as cancer alley. The lack of regulations allow chemical companies to dump in their water ways. My friend lost her mom and brother to cancer

[@alexisbaumann1631]

we live in northern Illinois...taxes for that house size is 800.00 a MONTH this year....lake county Illinois is most expensive per sq ft

[@franciscodiaz3634]

Great video, it would have been helpful to see rental income possibilities in those states.

[@Dave-zl2ky]

In Lexington KY a normal house is $280-320K and up.

[@BT-rm8px]

I've lived in several of these states . Note.... North Alabama is much different than the rest of the state.....and healthy food is available 😅 . Bowling Green university is in Ohio, not kentucky...... Bowling Green Kentucky is home to Western Kentucky University.

[@wnee1]

Great video! I have thought about moving to many of these states. If interest rates stay high for a few more years, affordable markets will become more popular.

[@suzannemartin6817]

Ok I rent a 1224 sq ft house north of Seattle. Zillow has it at 622k and rental of 2900 ( I don’t pay that because my landlord likes me and wants me to stay but it’s still almost 2300). Seattle is insane. I heard recently that Washington is the 5th most expensive state to live in.

[@PaulistaMano123]

Nick is the best out there 🎉🎉

[@ConUSMC]

Where do you find rent averages for those states?

[@Antonio-ti2he]

Nick, well done! Well done!

[@yeshiwasengda1853]

Thanks a Million Such kind of updated affordable housing places information is very important for buyers Thank you very much again

[@Nournourhayati409]

Zillow FSBO 1074 HAMLET DR MAITLAND ,FL 32751

[@Joce123]

Just by making sure that you pick a large enough community to drive for Uber Eats etc. You can have instant employment... If you are already living out of your car it would be better to look at your list of towns

[@McspaddenRaschko]

*Amazing video, you work for 40yrs to have $1M in your retirement, meanwhile some people are putting just $10K into trading from just few months ago and now they are multimillionaires*

[@limeycloud7473]

Waking up every 14th of each month to $210,000 it’s a blessing to I and my family… Big gratitude to Ann Marie strunk 🙌

[@QuentinHufton]

Hello , I am very interested. As you know, there are tons of investments out there and without solid knowledge, I can't decide what is best. Can you explain further how you invest and earn?

[@Michaelfloud2333]

Same, I operate a wide- range of Investments with help from My Financial Adviser. My advice is to get a professional who will help you, plan and enhance your management skills. For the record, working with Ann Marie strunk, has been an amazing experience.

[@ElveyBoddie]

Hello how do you make such monthly?? I'm a born Christian and sometimes I feel so down 🤦‍♀️of myself because of low finance but I still believe in God

[@Carlosilpso11]

I'm favoured, $90K every week! I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support God's work and the church. God bless America,, all thanks to Ms Ann Marie strunk 😊🎉

[@DanielStinson-cm5fm]

Most people in those so called cheap areas don’t make much money. And then all of a sudden with shows like these. Everyone sells in a high market state moves there. Then all of a sudden what seems cheap to the migrators. Completely puts locals out of the market all together. They are already out of the market at the prices now. Much less what all the migration does to prices.

[@Jazsway910]

There is an upside and that’s if you or a parent own a home now. And it should be factored in that they may bring their politics but they also bring their money to spend around the local business.

[@marvarobinson1576]

Very knowledgeable. Great guy

[@ashackerford]

Huntsville and Birmingham have whole foods, trader joes, etc. have healthy food options.

[@KevinBrooks-en8ur]

Missed Missouri. Not as hot or cold as most of your list. Under $100k and low taxes. Just avoid liberal big cities. May not be currently growing, but it should be.

[@iowaclassic]

Your number #2 state Iowa, you focused on Cedar Rapids. I'm originally from there. Its a very nice area. Growing, as opposed to the rest of the state. Good schools. World class hospitals 30 minutes away in Iowa City. Conservative in most views.

[@carajenkins-pz3zx]

Now I'm considering moving to Kentucky because I can't find an affordable home where I live near Asheville, NC.

[@hollowshadow1544]

Live in lexington, ky. Originally from cali. Moved here 8 years ago never looked back. Now i own 2 houses. House prices are quickly going up here too

[@dennisheller333]

I really think that some of these forgotten, disregarded, and low-priced cities deserve a close look - especially by retirees who are looking for a value-priced house that is buyable and livable on a fixed income. I also think that corporations looking to cut costs should reconsider some so-called rust belt cities.

[@carlmay3396]

in the movie the shawshank redemption one of the actors said get busy living or get busy dieing. If you move to any of the areas mentioned in this video be prepared to get busy dieing.

[@goose8546]

This is nuts. 10 yrs ago I bought a nice 1400 sq ft brick ranch on 19 acres with cleared acreage in front and forrest in the back on a county dirt road for $130,000 with 2.8% interest, $750/month, in Arkansas. Glad I'm not house hunting these days.

[@BrentsTreehouse]

Upstate NY is very affordable, but never makes these state-level lists because of NYC/Long Island.

[@eddieloujones2673]

Taxes are pretty killer though

[@mahwahazet4133]

...shhhh

[@dorino9057]

Exactly

[@CristhianItu]

I lived in long Island all my life and went to college in upstate new York. Worst mistake I made. Never went upstate after I changed college. Kids got nothing to do but do drugs and have sex......

[@t.g.c9311]

​@mahwahazet4133 thank you. Please don't tell ppl shit. That's how it ends up expensive

[@joshh3223]

Love your material, reventure app is awesome. Just and FYI though Bowling Green State University is not in Kentucky, it's in Bowling Green, Ohio.

[@ralphmount-th9kr]

Property taxes and crime are also very important matters that have to be considered.

[@mbnesbitt]

Invest in the financial markets before retiring by diversifying across assets, allocating a small portion of your portfolio, staying updated on market trends, and considering long-term holding to balance risk and growth...

[@hamzahamza-bz3rf]

Many new tra-ders struggle without proper guidance. I found success through Brian C Nelson expertise.

[@faysdt414]

​@@hamzahamza-bz3rfexactly that's why I always seek Mr Brian guidance in all I do 😊

[@BigNate82]

I recently sold half my tech stock holdings due to all-time highs, leaving me with $400k. Should I invest in ETFs now or wait for a market correction considering potential inflation?

[@alasdekarton]

Celebrating a $30k stock portfolio today from a $6k start. Investing wisely has given me time for family and future plans.

[@vanillatgif]

Sounds interesting. I was planning to invest some few £ in some coins, stack them up and leave them for a few years, but seeing this changed my mindset. Thank you very much

[@KenOnaMission]

Thanks you for all the insight. I'm looking for a second investment home in the South along the FL border. I think more people will move to these states in coming years, too. Alabama is high on my list.

[@justonebeliever]

Just gained $26,800 in equity on a new build near Orlando.

[@richardnichols3949]

Moved to Oklahoma City Metro four months ago from Arizona. Better life here than we ever expected. Edmond in the Northland (lots of public art, great roads, great stores and really nice homes / neighborhoods) is a great city (around 120,000) along with so many others once you cross Memorial Ave (east/west) - all points north of Memorial - east and west are great. Part of the Cross Timbers Region - beautiful rolling hills and lots of trees. Lots of growth all over the metro everywhere you go. Yes, home prices are a big draw here, there are some really nice homes and decent property taxes. Homeowners insurance a bit steep. OKC will be an even nicer location in the next ten years. Going through a transformation much like Kansas City has done. I don't regret coming here. People are nice and friendly.

[@lindylou3519]

Daughter lives in Broken Arrow, OK near Tulsa. Really nice area, green, lots of trees.

[@TheCJTok]

We’ve been in Edmond,OK for 17 years after fleeing Frisco,TX and it was around 95,000 when we moved here in 2007. Edmond gets a bad rap for too rapid growth but I tell people Edmond’s growth has been much slower than Frisco. When we moved to Frisco in 2002, it was 35,000. When we moved to Edmond in 2007, Frisco was 100,000. Now Frisco is almost 250,000. It’s crazy!

[@morganlowen5394]

Dude!! Bowling Green University is in BOWLING GREEN, OHIO!! Western Kentucky University is in Bowling Green, KY.

[@marybowers6090]

225k is not cheap. Add in the interest rate, insurance taxes, utilities. Not cheap especially if you are living in an area where jobs are sparse or median income is low.

[@lindalincoln1652]

I have moved to states where I do not know anyone and it is difficult, depending. Rates have to come down before anything is affordable

[@carefulconsumer8682]

Nice review. I wonder how Puerto Rico, Guam, etc would compare?

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Those states don’t make up for their bad medical care. Do your own due diligence and research what your needs are - if none of those states work for you, skip them.

[@jroar123]

Kansas is a great place to live. It's affordable and the prices you listed actually are high (depending on where you consider).

[@eddieloujones2673]

Good job Nick. It's nice to know where things are still affordable.

[@WhitneyRoss-dj4rf]

I'm hoping there will be a housing crisis so I can buy cheaply when I sell a few houses in 2025. As a backup plan, I've been thinking about purchasing stocks. What advice do you have for choosing the best buying time? On the one hand, I continue to read and see trading earnings of over $500k each week. On the other side, I keep hearing that the market is out of control and experiencing a dead cat bounce. Why does this happen?

[@MelissaHobbs-qm8wi]

You're not doing anything wrong; you simply lack the expertise necessary to make money in a bad market. In these difficult circumstances, only really skilled experts who witnessed the 2008 financial crisis can expect to generate a large wage.

[@MelissaHobbs-qm8wi]

My CFA, Desiree Ruth Hoffman, is a renowned figure in her line of work. I recommend researching her credentials further. She has many years of experience and is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the financial market.

[@Jazsway910]

Just curious why are you holding until 2025? It is a sincere question.

[@Sports4All-kw5vm]

Alabama where in Alabama? Most people won’t move there.

[@dannymarlin9150]

My son and I just sold our house in Huntsville for 190K. 1400 square feet. Remodeled. All brick built in the 1960s. There are lots of homes around Huntsville in the 200K range. Nice city

[@drscopeify]

@@dannymarlin9150 Yeah there is also HUGE tech industry and a major lack of manpower, my friend moved from Seattle moved and bought a house for cash and is very happy, got work very quickly. For the job that I do in Tech there is like 2x more jobs in Huntsville than here in Seattle, let alone Boise or Los Angeles so if someone wants a Tech job that's the place to go. I might someday but I am just mentally tied to the Northwest but maybe I will overcome that sooner than I think.

[@lindylou3519]

Love the coastline of AL. Mobile is also pretty nice. Reminds me of Savannah.

[@stephet3683]

As irrelevant as Arkansas.

[@dorino9057]

I would never move there

[@NewMoneyB1gD]

Homes in Kentucky have gone up a 100%+

[@jroar123]

Birmingham, AL. is a fantastic city to live in. I just love the way you can be in the country and the trees in just about any direction you go.

[@lindylou3519]

I agree.😊 And love the coast of AL.

[@Jaysun1]

Tornadoes?

[@penivelke]

In conroe texas there are new builds under q69k😊

[@JoeRuizLordoftheRings]

Awesome video! Just subscribed! I live in Jacksonville Florida is this a buyers market or seller's? God bless you! 😊

[@JC-cf4rs]

I don’t see how people just move to a state for the cheaper real estate unless they’re retired or remote workers… lower cost of living usually equates to lower paying jobs, and then there’s the fact that you don’t have a job in that state…

[@RobotsCanDoAnything]

Thank you Nick, WV sounds attractive.

[@stargazer5073]

People are fleeing Florida.

[@jaahnnn]

Did you get your house yet?