Columbus is an absolute goldmine right now - it's got robust job growth, a booming tech and university scene, and consistent strong rental demand. 

Be consistent with payments and work with vendors that report to bureaus.Personal Guarantees: Many lenders require a personal guarantee until your business has a solid track record.

.: @James Hamlingyep - and when a tenant stops paying the whole thing implodes. cant think of a riskier investment  IE  counting on tenants for consistent cash flow.. at least if this is BCD class rentals might work with national tenants on triple net ..

As others noted, most municipalities issue future zoning maps which indicate the direction the local planning commission or equivalent wants to take their zoning and if your plans are consistent, that's generally a good indication as well. 

I've tried many other personal finance tools and consistently had problems staying connected, so they're the exception.

Renting to a tenant with a housing voucher can be a stable option since the government covers a significant portion of the rent, ensuring you’ll get paid consistently for that part.

Cheaper properties tend to be in more challenged areas where residents where the clientele just isn't as consistent over time so there's more time, effort and energy spent chasing no payers or late payers and finding someone who takes care of the property is much farther and fewer between.

One thing we, as humans, are consistently bad at is predicting the future - especially when it comes to political and economic shifts. 

I would suggest building your CORE 4 which consists of a great realtor, contractor, property manager, and attorney after you choose where to invest in.

STR and MTR income can't be used unless you've had it consistently for I believe 2 years.