Des Moines, IADESM-IA-EAST-SIDE-DES-MOINES

East Side Des Moines

Conditional
Strategy · Cash Flow (value)Remote fit · MediumConfidence · Developing
Entry price$130K-220K
Typical rent$1,050-1,500
Gross yield6-9%
The case

The cheapest entry into Polk County with strong rental demand and proximity to downtown and the community college, offering the metro's better rent-to-price ratios and value-add upside.

Risks

Some pockets carry heavy deferred maintenance and higher turnover; net yield depends on renovation, management, and a real repair reserve.

Best for

Value-add and cash-flow investors who want the metro's strongest yields and accept extra due diligence on condition.

Buy-box fit

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