Cash Flow Gems / Sample 001
This Week's Highest-Ranked Section 8 Opportunities
July 24, 2026
Executive summary
This frozen sample highlights five opportunities across Cash Flow Gems target markets. Cleveland leads on modeled income-to-price efficiency, while Memphis and Detroit pair accessible acquisition prices with strong three-bedroom voucher support. Every figure is illustrative and should be independently verified.
Market observations
Lower-basis properties continue to produce the widest modeled yields, but taxes, insurance, condition, and local compliance remain decisive. The strongest candidates are not simply the cheapest listings; they combine rent support, operational clarity, and enough margin to absorb conservative expense assumptions.
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Rank #1 / Cleveland, OH
1482 Harbor Ridge Ave.
Duplex / 4 bed / 2 bath
- Purchase
- $84,000
- HUD voucher rent
- $1,735
- Gross yield
- 24.8%
- Cap rate
- 22.8%
- Cash ROI
- 22.8%
Investment summary
A low acquisition basis and two-unit rent profile create the strongest income-to-price relationship in this sample. Voucher rent support provides room for conservative operating assumptions, while the duplex layout diversifies unit-level vacancy risk.
Strengths
- Highest projected gross yield in the issue
- Two-unit income profile
- Voucher benchmark supports modeled rent
Risks to verify
- Verify taxes after transfer
- Confirm unit condition and inspection readiness
Rank #2 / Memphis, TN
2761 Briarstone Dr.
Single-family / 3 bed / 2 bath
- Purchase
- $97,500
- HUD voucher rent
- $1,602
- Gross yield
- 19.7%
- Cap rate
- 17.7%
- Cash ROI
- 17.7%
Investment summary
The three-bedroom configuration aligns with a common voucher household profile, and the asking price preserves a healthy rent-to-price spread. The score remains sensitive to immediate mechanical work and the final insurance quote.
Strengths
- Three-bedroom voucher demand
- Healthy modeled rent spread
- Straightforward single-family operations
Risks to verify
- Review roof and HVAC age
- Validate neighborhood vacancy and insurance
Rank #3 / Detroit, MI
19306 Fielding St.
Bungalow / 3 bed / 1 bath
- Purchase
- $78,900
- HUD voucher rent
- $1,384
- Gross yield
- 21.0%
- Cap rate
- 19.0%
- Cash ROI
- 19.0%
Investment summary
The low basis and recent interior updates support a strong modeled return. Detroit tax reassessment, rental registration, and the quality of completed work are the primary diligence items holding the property below the top two.
Strengths
- Low acquisition basis
- Recent interior updates
- Strong voucher-rent relationship
Risks to verify
- Validate post-sale property taxes
- Confirm permits and rental registration
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Rank #4 / Indianapolis, IN
4217 Meadowspring Ct.
Ranch / 2 bed / 1 bath
- Purchase
- $92,000
- HUD voucher rent
- $1,251
- Gross yield
- 16.3%
- Cap rate
- 14.3%
- Cash ROI
- 14.3%
Investment summary
A simple two-bedroom ranch profile and steady rent support make this a practical operations candidate. The narrower spread means basement condition and utility responsibility need disciplined verification.
Strengths
- Simple property profile
- Stable voucher support
- Broad renter appeal
Risks to verify
- Inspect basement for moisture
- Confirm tenant-paid utility assumptions
Rank #5 / St. Louis, MO
5824 Lillian Ave.
Brick single-family / 2 bed / 1 bath
- Purchase
- $89,500
- HUD voucher rent
- $1,230
- Gross yield
- 16.5%
- Cap rate
- 14.5%
- Cash ROI
- 14.5%
Investment summary
Durable exterior construction and proximity to employment anchors support the investment case. The return is workable, but municipal requirements, sewer condition, and insurance could materially change the final underwriting.
Strengths
- Durable brick construction
- Access to employment anchors
- Reasonable voucher fit
Risks to verify
- Confirm occupancy requirements
- Scope sewer and insurance costs