Housing prices in Beloit are definitely cheaper than Janesville, and Janesville is (for obvious reasons) significantly cheaper to invest in than Madison.Can't be of help to the property management part though... we've looked and looked but haven't found a company we are comfortable with... your best bet there would be to join up with the Southern Wisconsin Landlords Association and network for a quick recommendation. 

I don't remember the agent's name but I believe the agent was a member of the century 21 real estate company in Southern California.

I currently live in Southern California but am looking to dip my toes into real estate investing via purchasing a rental investment property in Kansas City (I have roots there, visit fairly often, have real estate connections there, etc.).

Hello @Michelle Macias I am local investor in Southern California.

Hi Natasha, these areas in Columbus—North Linden, South of Main, Vassor Village, Woodland Park, MT Vernon, Milo-Grogan, Franklinton, Merrion Village, Hungarian Village, Southern Orchards, Driving Park, Olde Towne East, Franklin Park, King Lincoln, Old Oaks, and Livingston Park—are prime spots for quick gentrification and great long-term buy and holds.

Perhaps I'm in the minority here but I've lived in PA for nearly 40 years (on and off) and outside of a few pockets which are growing, just not seeing the opportunities here vs. some of the Southern states like NC, SC, GA, and FL. 

If you are looking to invest passively I would suggest looking in the southern/middle part of the country where the price points are much more friendly as well as the landlord laws areas like Memphis, Little Rock, DFW, Houston, SAN or Oklahoma.

Nieto1- no2- most of Southern California, and east coast major financial / political cities - NYC, Boston, DCThese markets have always been good as they have high incomes and are desirable places to live.

Hello Community, as you might see I'm not to new of member in Biggerpokets, but I continue learning everyday about investing in real state.If you want to connect, I´m in southern Virginia around the Hampton Roads area send me a message and lets connect!!!

Currently I am in escrow in southern california for an A class asset that is 200k under value.