So even popular rent estimate tools seem a little inflated unless you're outpeforming the competition with what youre offering.

Columbus has been a very popular market for Californian investors to buy property in because of all of the tech growth. 

So continue to report anyone you see that is just a shill for trying to upvote or popularize a thread. 

I think the best cashflow markets will always be the tertiary markets of popular states.

Congratulations again and hope to continue to see you in the forums to hear about your progress!!

The most popular are Steadily, Proper, and CBIZ.

Also, the LLC does NOT eliminate any personal liability on the next loan application which is a popular selling point by ill informed DSCR brokers on this board (but they rarely mention the higher financing costs that come with financing in a LLC) IMO, proper insurance coverage is a better choice. 

I run a very popular Philly landlord group and I see so many newbies make naive decisions that cost them dearly.

This is how folks get burned.I know Ohio has become extremely popular but it feels a bit too hot for me.

While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks​​.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.Housing Market: 77008 features a higher percentage of family households (52.39%) and married-couple families (44.77%), suggesting stability and potential for property appreciation.Digital Advertising Demand: Houston Heights apartments (77008): 50,000 average monthly searches.