A portfolio of rental properties needs active market monitoring — not just property-level accounting. ZIP-code market data tells you where your holdings are positioned in the market cycle and flags properties ready for sale, refinance, or reinvestment.
Portfolio Dashboard Metrics
| Metric | Purpose | API Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Current market value estimate | Track equity buildup | /market-stats (median price trend) |
| Gross yield vs acquisition yield | Flag rent growth or price appreciation | /rental-yield |
| Market temperature by ZIP | Identify exit opportunities | /market-stats |
| Affordability index | Long-term demand sustainability | /affordability |
Rebalancing Signals
Sell signal: A property in a ZIP code where market temperature is "hot," YoY price change >8%, and your current yield has compressed below 4% due to appreciation. The equity may be better deployed in a higher-yield market.
Hold signal: Market temperature is "warm," yield is above 5.5%, and HAI is trending up (market becoming more affordable relative to incomes) — good long-term hold conditions.
Buy signal: Market transitioning from "cool" to "warm," YoY change moving from negative to positive, DOM falling — classic early expansion entry.