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Deep-Value Cash Flow (Eds & Meds)

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Strong buys7green rated

Conditional2amber rated

Avoid1red rated

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Strong BuyCash Flow (student)· Remote High
Henrietta (RIT)
Home to the Rochester Institute of Technology, with a constant student influx plus retail-and-tech employment driving steady rental demand and yields above the metro average.
Entry$220K-330K
Rent$1,500-2,000
Gross yield6-8%
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Strong BuyCash Flow Core· Remote High
Greece / Gates
Rochester's largest suburbs with affordable mid-century and newer stock, good schools, and proximity to major employers, offering reliable buy-and-hold cash flow at accessible prices.
Entry$200K-300K
Rent$1,400-1,850
Gross yield6-8%
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Strong BuyCash Flow Core· Remote High
University of Rochester / medical area
Neighborhoods near the University of Rochester and its medical center draw students, researchers, and healthcare professionals, supporting steady long-term and mid-term rental demand.
Entry$200K-320K
Rent$1,450-1,950
Gross yield6-8%
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Strong BuyAppreciation· Remote High
Park Avenue / South Wedge
Rochester's most walkable, desirable in-city neighborhoods with tree-lined streets, cafes, and historic homes, drawing young professionals and offering strong appreciation and restoration-to-rental upside.
Entry$220K-350K
Rent$1,500-2,000
Gross yield5-7%
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Strong BuyCash Flow Core· Remote High
Cobbs Hill / Browncroft
Established family-friendly in-city neighborhoods with historic architectural charm, parks, and Wegmans proximity, drawing long-term family tenants with dependable demand.
Entry$250K-380K
Rent$1,600-2,100
Gross yield5-6%
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Strong BuyDefensive Hold· Remote High
Pittsford
One of Rochester's most affluent suburbs - top-rated schools, historic homes, and a premium suburban lifestyle, drawing higher-income families for stable, low-turnover long-term rentals.
Entry$400K-700K
Rent$2,200-3,000
Gross yield4-5%
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Strong BuyDefensive Hold· Remote High
Penfield / Webster
Affluent eastern suburbs with excellent schools, parks, and Lake Ontario access, drawing families and professionals who want quality suburban living with strong tenant retention.
Entry$300K-450K
Rent$1,800-2,400
Gross yield4-6%
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ConditionalCash Flow (value)· Remote Medium
19th Ward
A large, diverse in-city neighborhood near the University of Rochester and Wegmans corporate offices, where the safer southwest pockets balance strong cash flow with a residential community feel.
Entry$120K-200K
Rent$1,200-1,600
Gross yield7-10%
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ConditionalValue-Add· Remote Medium
Maplewood
A historic in-city neighborhood along the Genesee River with architectural character and revitalization momentum, offering affordable entry and value-add upside for hands-on investors.
Entry$130K-220K
Rent$1,250-1,650
Gross yield7-9%
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Avoid (Remote Investors)Speculative· Remote Low
Inner-city high-crime pockets (deep value)
The lowest entry prices and highest paper yields in the city, in areas where the crime concerns that prompted municipal states of emergency concentrate.
Entry$50K-120K
Rent$900-1,300
Gross yield9-14%
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