Real Estate Investing in Motley, Minnesota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,126 • Cass County

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Should you buy in Motley, MN? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (48/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 36.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.9% 5yr CAGR

3.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.95% as of Sep 17 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $267,748
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Motley Real Estate

Motley (Minnesota) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Motley is in that category.

Transaction volume in Motley has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. On balance, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Motley a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$267,748
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MN)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Brainerd, MN metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
53%
Days Pending
2/2
66 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Brainerd, MN metro
66
Days to pending
9.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
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ZIP Codes in Motley, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Motley, MN

What type of investing works in Motley, MN?

In Motley, MN the healthy play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $268K prices and $873/mo rents suits that approach.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Motley, MN?

Expect elevated vacancy in Motley, MN. Rents at $873/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

Does Motley, MN make sense for an investment property?

Yes - Motley, MN a 3.0/5 investability score. With $268K home prices against $873/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Motley, MN?

Motley, MN operates under MN law, which is balanced overall for landlords. Expect stable treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

What is the typical renter like in Motley, MN?

The renter base in Motley, MN is reasonable for the $873/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields reliable tenants.

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