Real Estate Investing in Otis, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 469 • Rush County

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Should you buy in Otis, KS? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
STRONG
5.0 / 5 (100/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 23.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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5.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $88,725
Avg Monthly Rent $918
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Otis Real Estate

Otis, KS spans 1 ZIPs and a sizable population — a market where the headline numbers hide the real opportunity, which lives in specific pockets and older housing stock.

Otis rewards operators, not passive buyers. The gap between distressed entry and stabilized exit is where the ★★★★★ rating gets earned — on rehabs that close that gap.

Market velocity in Otis obscures more than it reveals — stabilized comps move at one speed, distressed inventory at another, and the gap between them is the play.

Otis houses a sizable population with a median income of $N/AK, and that income profile is what enables the after-renovation rent premiums value-add investors target.

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Best ZIP codes in Great Bend, KS

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Avg Home Value
$88,725
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1% Rule
✓ Passes
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Great Bend, KS metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Great Bend, KS metro
0
Days to pending
8.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Otis, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Otis, KS

Are homes affordable in Otis, KS?

Expect median prices around $89K in Otis, KS. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been steady.

What approach is best for Otis, KS real estate?

For Otis, KS, value-add and BRRRR deals is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

Do properties in Otis, KS satisfy the 1% rule?

Yes, many Otis, KS properties clear the 1% rule. The rent-to-price ratio averages, supported by $918/mo rents.

Does the BRRRR strategy work in Otis, KS?

Otis, KS is a strong for BRRRR. Acquiring below market, rehabbing, and leasing at $918/mo produces solid refinance appraisals against $89K values.

How does Otis, KS rate as a rental market?

Our data puts Otis, KS at 5.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $89K and rents around $918/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

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