I ended up looking into OOS investing and settled on Columbus as my target market and haven't been disappointed with my choice to do so. 

The CMHA payment standard refers to the maximum amount that the Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is willing to subsidize for housing assistance programs, such as the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program.

Diving into the Charlotte, North Carolina real estate market is a fantastic choice, especially for your first rental property!

When I sign on a new tenant, I give them a choice.

It starts with a choice, that I AM GOING TO DO THIS, full stop.

@Shiloh LundahlTheoretically assuming properties were identical in every sense yes because I don’t need cash flow and would rather have the extra $100k in equity.Now $600/mo could get you another $100k mortgage to get you another property that could potentially also cash flow but for me personally I am in equity play mode now income mode - just my personal choice but nothing wrong with the other scenario

We're just starting to look at out-of-state investment options, turnkey providers being one choice, and I am wondering if anyone has had any recent experience they'd like to share about Zach Lemaster and his company, RentToRetirement, specifically in Birmingham and Memphis.

I believe there are many factors that would indicate which one is better in your market of choice.

To successfully invest in a property for steady income, establish your investment standards, research the market thoroughly, assess your financial preparedness, connect with local agents, property managers, lenders, and other investors, analyze properties carefully, consider various financing choices, do your homework before making an offer, and negotiate and finalize the deal.

The choice will be unique to your goals and should be discussed with a CPA.