1.Detroit, Michigan - Gross rental yield ~21.9%, highest in the U.S. - Revitalizing areas like Midtown & Corktown offer cheap buy-ins with strong rental incomes  . 2.El Paso, Texas - Median home price ≈ $234K; rent ≈ $1,427 → rent-to-price ~0.61%. - Solid job growth (~8.7% over 5 years) in military, energy & logistics  . 3.Columbia, South Carolina - Median price ~$249K; rent ~$1,494 → 0.60% yield. - Anchored by government, university (U. of SC), and military (Fort Jackson)  . 4.Ocala, Florida (Honorable Mention) - Median price ~$260K; rent ~$1,636 → ~0.63% yield. - Inland location reduces hurricane risk; low insurance; job growth ~13.3%  .