.: 3.4%HomeUnion also identified the following metros as where buyers can see the largest first-year rental returns as a landlord:1.Cleveland, Ohio: 11.1%2.Columbia, S.C.: 9.7%3.Birmingham, Ala.: 8.5%4.Pittsburgh, Pa.: 8.4%5.Milwaukee, Wis.: 8.4%Source: "The Best Cities to Invest in Real Estate on a Budget," realtor.com® (July 25, 2016)© Copyright 2016 INFORMATION, INC.

Looking over the course of the last decade or so, we have seen that path follow H Street NE going slowly eastward, then turning north into Trinidad, and now moving northwood through Brentoowd and Ivy City, and onward to Brookland.In another part of the city, we can see how it started in downtown/Chinatown, then moved northward through Shaw and Logan circle, then up to Columbia Heights, then to Petworth and now we see it moving into Brightwood and Takoma.

I recently took a job in Columbia, MD and I am looking for a place to move into for a year, fix up and rent out the additional bedrooms while I stay until I purchase my next home in another year.  

My dads friend lives an easy lifestyle as a landlord and successful investor. I think this lifestyle sounds great!

there are a lot of resources on http://mokslaw.com/our-resources/  a website for a local Kansas City area attorney (Julie Anderson Clark) who does evictions - she has info mation on when and how and forms to use to demand payment.I would also suggest locating the landlord group in Columbia and connecting with an attorney who is familiar with eviction court judges in your area as the nuances from court to court in the individual state can vary.Julie also teaches on the topic of dealing with tenants.  

From my research so far, it is looking like Madison and Columbia are going to be my target markets, and other recommendations would be appreciated.

@Joshua Shockley  I am a full-time professional investor in Charleston, SC and my team is starting to look for deals in Columbia, Greenville, & Spartanburg.  

If anyone can recommend any local investor groups in Columbia, SC please chime in.Thank you

Good morning, JonathanI am an agent in West Columbia, South Carolina and work for a company that has been here since 1961.

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