Birmingham, AL newbie

[Jared Jackson]

Hey Everyone,

I'm new to both BiggerPockets and real estate investing. I'm in the Birmingham market and am currently very interested in the Shelby County area, particularly Alabaster. I've stumbled across a few townhomes in the city that I think would be good investments, but I'm hesitant because I'm not sure if townhomes tend to rent easily in the area or not. Does anyone with knowledge of the Shelby County market have any insight that they don't mind sharing? 

Thanks!

[Mark Byers]

Hey Jared, 

Alabaster is a great market. In my experience you shouldn't have any problem getting a townhome rented, assuming of course you've got it in rent-ready shape and priced correctly. Feel free to PM me if you want to talk specific addresses/numbers. Happy give you my 2 cents.