But when it's done, it's like having a special treasure that's worth a lot.So, it's kind of like picking between a quick adventure and a big, exciting one.

You have to pick one.

I just picked up another 3 br all in 70kish with 1300 in rent, value about 100- 105k.

While the market has picked up some in the last month or two it is still slow.

In fact, you could almost pick any spot on a Columbus map and find a promising location. 

Figure out the goal your trying to achieve, pick a market, and start buying deals.

We contacted the tenant by email, by texting, and once talking telling that he has to leave at the end of the lease, but now the tenant does not want to communicate and does not pick up a phone.

There is still good money to be made in AZ, FL, GA, TX and other states, however, picking the right submarkets is key.A very good source of local analysis is rereport.com

I've picked up from a few others on the forums the banks rely on the fed rate for their construction rate financing, and this seems to be where the rate currently exists. 

Would like to pick up a 2-4 unit complex for under $700k.