As far as Tacoma goes, it appears to be a much better investment opportunity, Tacoma has consistently grown, and the city that used to be known for crime, no longer carries that title.

Let's say you have an extra room in your house (maybe your kids are grown, or you have a spare room you keep for eventual guests or you are going on vacation for a month or so).

I definitely want to learn about B-ham from you... you have such an advantage being home-grown there...

@Shiloh LundahlYou asked...How have you grown your portfolio?

Nothing on the listing says the house is condemned.Another house had plants so grown over that one can not even get up the pathway to the front door. 

This blog can be found on my profile but it will be further detailing my journey of building a house-buying company and how I've grown along the way. 

Thank you so much for all of you who have checked in and sent their regards :)Our team has grown and I am super proud of what they have accomplished!

That's how many years ago we bought our own house: the agent knew a guy whose house stood empty for a couple for years because he was waiting for his grown-up daughter to move in and she never did.

Rents have already grown 23% since I started SFRs. 

I chose Columbus for these reasons:Unemployment is 3.6City and MSA Population has grown over last 5 yearsWell diversified Industry with Education being #1 and less than a quarter of the total.