I am exploring both short and long term investment as an out of states investor and trying to understand between Cleveland and Columbus OH.I have been learning these two markets are appreciating and have a good cashflow.As I am new to these two markets, I would like to learn which markets are providing a reasonable cashflow while up potential of appreciation for next few years.between these two markets, which ones are suggested?

This great NY Times article about the myth of timing the stock market makes the case that the smartest investing choice is to go for the simple, boring and average returns.

Appreciate any help or suggestions. 

Just a simple math:Let's say I buy a home for a million dollars, with 20% down and 30-year term    interest rate = 5%     +    property tax = 1%    +    maintenance = 1%    -------------------------------------------------    = Total 7% annual costs of owning a house Now, during the 30 years of owning the house    Average homes in American appreciate 5% annually     -     Inflation runs 3% annually    ----------------------------------------------------------    = 2% gain annuallyThose are just rough numbers.

I have never used an attorney for a simple eviction.

At the current pop-up rate, may I suggest turning it into a whac-a-mole game. 

You can completely ghost them with no repercussions...I wouldn't really suggest doing that though.  

So if you have any suggestions I would love to learn.

It's a simple investment loan, so 20% minimum down (likely 25%) and slightly higher rates.Don't overthink it.

- Will this loan require credit pulls and banks or can this be done with a simple contract and an estate attorney?