We started out researching states first including Mississippi, West Virginia, Arkansas, Carolina, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Ohio, Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, Florida, Tennessee, Texas and Kansas.

Hi @Al Caan.

Consider other southern states with lower entry prices: Alabama and Mississippi for example.

I’ve done it several times throughout my life and continue too as I recently just stay with family outside of University of Alabama, which is similar to your example, as it is a college town in the middle of small Town/ rural areas.

If you're looking for a beach destination, you can't beat the gulf coast (Gulf Shores, AL / Destin, FL / Panama City Beach, FL / Pensacola, FL).

Does anyone have any recent experience with leasing to section 8 tenants, specifically in Alabama?

*I should have mentioned it's a 2bed 2bath (and currently 0 kitchen) condo with tenancy & occupancy of 2. thanks John, Greg, et al!

Answer as many or little as you want I'm just curious for other investor opinions on the new tax auctions in Alabama

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by Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square"The Huntsville metro area, located in Alabama, has one of the fastest growing high-tech sectors in the country.