Real Estate Investing in Rothsay, Minnesota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,070 • Wilkin County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

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

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  • High vacancy: 12.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.0% 5yr CAGR

3.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $277,201
Avg Monthly Rent $1,062
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Rothsay Real Estate

Rothsay, MN covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are sluggish — this is not a market to enter casually.

Rothsay is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. firmly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Rent trends and price trends in Rothsay are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Minnesota.

Demographics in Rothsay show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is thin relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$277,201
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,062
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Rothsay, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rothsay, MN

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

Rental vacancy in Rothsay, MN is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

Is Rothsay, MN a good market for FHA house hackers?

The house hack math a challenging in Rothsay, MN. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $1,062/mo rents and $277K home values.

What are rental rates like in Rothsay, MN?

Rents in Rothsay, MN run near $1,062/mo. Compared with median home prices of $277K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What investment strategy works best in Rothsay, MN?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Rothsay, MN. With home values at $277K and rents near $1,062/mo, other strategies can work but produce predictable rather than outsized returns.

Should investors consider Rothsay, MN?

Rothsay, MN reflects an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $277K and average rents around $1,062/mo. That combination puts it in the sturdy tier for investor interest.

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