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San Antonio, TX
Profile: Cash Flow Priority
Cash Flow
Emphasizes margin safety and downside protection. Best for yield-focused investors and conservative rental strategies. Default profile.
Appreciation
Places more weight on demand and income growth while still requiring rental viability. Not a speculative or flip-focused lens.
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Cash Flow weights rent yield and affordability highest. Best for investors seeking immediate rental income.
50
/ 100
Avoid
Structural factors make rental investing challenging here. Strong individual deals may exist, but the market does not broadly support rental performance.Data as of: 2025-12-28
Why This Score?
- Score of 50 indicates market fundamentals don't currently support broad rental investment.
- Strongest area: Cash Flow Reality (50/100).
- Weakest area: Risk Flags (47/100).
- Note: 56% of score based on assumed average conditions (missing data).
- Uncertainty penalty applied for missing: crime_index.
Score Breakdown
Cash Flow Reality
Evaluates whether rents are meaningfully supported by local incomes and prices. Thin margins increase downside risk for rental investors.
(40% weight)
Cash flow reality is weighted heavily because rental investments depend on sustainable margins, not appreciation alone.
50
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Measures actual cash flow potential at current market prices
near average
P50
Industry Average
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42.0
as of 2025-12-28
Demand & Demographics
Measures the durability of renter demand based on population trends, household formation, and renter propensity. Strong demand supports long-term occupancy and rent stability.
(15% weight)
Demand durability is weighted to reflect its importance in sustaining occupancy rates and rent growth over time.
50
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Measures population growth, renter demand, and household formation
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
Employment & Income
Assesses income levels and job stability to evaluate whether renters can reliably support market rents over time.
(15% weight)
Employment and income stability indicate whether renters can afford rents consistently, reducing default and turnover risk.
50
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Evaluates job market strength and income levels
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
Risk Flags
Captures factors that can disrupt rental performance, such as crime, taxes, insurance pressure, and natural disaster exposure.
(15% weight)
Risk factors are weighted to penalize markets where external forces can erode returns unexpectedly.
-3 uncertainty
47
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Identifies structural risks to profitability
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
near average
P50
State/County Assessor
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2.1
as of 2025-12-28
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
Supply Risk
Estimates the risk of new housing supply putting pressure on rents, particularly in fast-building markets.
(15% weight)
Supply risk is weighted to capture how new construction can erode rents and occupancy in oversupplied markets.
50
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Assesses new construction pipeline and inventory levels
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
near average
P50
assumed
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions and treat the uncertainty itself as a risk. Missing data does not remove a factor from consideration.
Assumed average (50th percentile) - data unavailable
Data Confidence: 55.6% of this score is based on assumed average conditions Percentage of the score based on assumed or estimated data rather than directly observed values. Higher uncertainty means more of the score relies on neutral assumptions. (missing or estimated data).
Missing material metrics: crime_index. Material metrics are key indicators that significantly affect investment decisions. When these are missing, an additional uncertainty penalty is applied to the Risk Flags category. An uncertainty penalty of 3.0 points was applied to Risk Flags.
How this was calculated
Cash Flow Priority Profile
This profile prioritizes immediate rental income over appreciation potential.
Category Weights
Demand Demographics
15%
Employment Income
15%
Supply Risk
15%
Cashflow Reality
40%
Risk Flags
15%
Percentile Scoring
Each metric is compared to all markets of the same type (metro or ZIP) in our database. A percentile of 75 means this market outperforms 75% of comparable markets on that metric.
Missing Data
When data is unavailable, we assume average conditions (50th percentile). The factor still exists in the market; we simply lack evidence. Uncertainty about material metrics (like crime or supply) triggers a penalty in Risk Flags.
Avoid
Buyable
ZIP-level data
Metro-derived
ZIP Codes in San Antonio
Rental Math Snapshot
Market-level indicators for rental feasibility screening.
Gross Rent Multiple (GRM)
Median home price divided by annual market rent. A rough affordability check. Lower multiples generally indicate stronger rental feasibility.
~11.6x
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Monthly rent divided by median home price. A quick screen for whether rents are meaningfully supported by prices.
~0.72%
Estimated Cash-on-Cash
This is a market-level heuristic, not a deal estimate. Assumes 25% down, 7% rate, 30-year term, and market-typical expenses. Individual properties may vary significantly.
Negative (cash-flow challenging)
Operating Expenses
Typical operating expense ratio for this market, including property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and management.
~37-47% of rent
ZIP-Level Variation
How rental math varies across ZIPs in this market:
ZIP Rent-to-Price Range
The range of rent-to-price ratios across ZIPs in this market. Shows spatial variation in rental feasibility.
~0.42% – 1.05%
ZIP GRM Range
The range of Gross Rent Multiples across ZIPs. Lower values indicate areas with potentially stronger rental math.
~7.9x – 19.8x
View ZIP-level rental math (4 ZIPs)
78207 - San Antonio - West Side
GRM:
~7.9x
R/P:
~1.05%
CoC:
~1-5% (illustrative)
78201 - San Antonio - Midtown
GRM:
~8.8x
R/P:
~0.95%
CoC:
~0-3% (marginal)
78229 - Medical Center
GRM:
~12.3x
R/P:
~0.68%
CoC:
Negative (cash-flow challenging)
78209 - Alamo Heights
GRM:
~19.8x
R/P:
~0.42%
CoC:
Negative (cash-flow challenging)
These figures reflect ZIP-level market conditions and are intended for screening only. Individual properties may differ significantly, and deal-level underwriting is required.
Rental Ecosystem Maturity
HighRental ownership and investor activity are common and professionally supported.
- ~38% of housing units are renter-occupied or investor-owned
- Multiple property management firms operate at scale
- Investor transactions represent ~22% of sales, indicating active investor market
This indicator provides operational context for rental investors and is not used to calculate MarketScreen's score or verdict.