The Memphis Market
Why investors choose Memphis
Memphis has one of the best rent-to-price ratios in the country. Entry prices are low, rental demand is steady year-round, and the local economy is more diversified than most people realize. That combination is hard to find elsewhere.
By The Numbers
Key market stats
Median Home Price
~$180K
Target Rent
$1,400–$1,800/mo
Rent-to-Price Ratio
0.65–0.75%
Population
650K+ (metro 1.3M+)
Cap Rate Range
7–10%
YoY Appreciation
~4%
Investment Advantages
Why Memphis
Affordability
Entry prices sit 50–70% below the national median, allowing investors to acquire cash-flowing properties with significantly less capital upfront.
Strong Rental Demand
Memphis has a large renter population with steady, year-round demand. Vacancy rates stay low and occupancy is predictable.
Landlord-Friendly
Tennessee has some of the most favorable landlord-tenant laws in the country, with efficient eviction processes and no state income tax.
Economic Growth
Home to FedEx global headquarters, a major logistics hub, and a growing healthcare sector. Memphis has diversified employment that holds up even when other markets slow down.
Neighborhood Focus
Target neighborhoods
PolasCapital focuses on proven Memphis neighborhoods with strong rental histories and consistent demand. We look for areas where cash flow and long-term equity growth both work. Then we dig into the actual comp data before committing to anything.
38134
Bartlett
38133
Bartlett
38120
East Memphis / Kirby
38125
Windyke / Southwind
38017
Collierville
38138
Germantown
38139
Germantown
38018
Cordova / Shelby Farms
38002
Lakeland / Arlington
38141
Hickory Hill South
38115
Hickory Hill North
38118
Oakhaven
38116
Whitehaven
38117
East Memphis South
38119
East Memphis / Kirby Trace
38111
University Area
38112
Rhodes College Area
38122
Berclair
38053
Millington
Invest in Memphis
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