I think you have to look smaller regions and at more individual deals to make a decision, but overall I think that appreciation is a great sign in this area and hilltop is a zip code you can get cheaper houses in Columbus. 

I don't think starting a small place, say an acre with 50-75 units would be a bad place to start (can buy smaller tract of land, closer to town for cheaper) also less risk due to the overall cost...I created a spreadsheet that I use to analyze existing storage units.

My husband Kevin and I moved here a year and a half ago from Frederick, Maryland because the houses out here are considerably cheaper than just across the river into Maryland.

At $1200 monthly rent after the increase, It would still be cheaper by $100 for them to stay versus finding a similar home, but they may not see it that way and I don't want to piss them off or make them leave because a $100 increase could be a shocker. 

Quartz is actually stronger than granite, it doesn't require sealing and is easier to clean, it has more color options, and likely cheaper than granite.

That doesnt even factor in the ongoing savings and various other factors.You are bound to get a bunch of people commenting on here saying you can get the info cheaper elsewhere, yadda yadda yadda, but I highly recommend them.

I offer a substandard product that’s cheaper than anybody else to people who make poor choices .

Look for DSL, it is cheaper than cable internet.

Operating Expenses (other than management fees): Estimated operating expenses can deviate significantly from one bidder to the next.Cap Ex Costs: Estimated improvement costs can deviate significantly from one bidder to the next.Rent Growth: Estimated rent growth can deviate significantly from one bidder to the next.Cost of Debt: If debt can be assumed and is cheaper than the current market, most bidders will share same input.

Tuscon area gives you same home as Phoenix and surrounding cities but for much cheaper.