To lower inflation its a two headed monster and the one everyone is ignoring is spending, and someone needs to buy the debt - and based on how much we are spending its leading to higher rates due to the risk. 

If not, then try DSCR which will be more expensive.

Savannah will likely be more expensive, but will also appreciate more.  

If you want cash flow in NJ, it's usually going to be in a C or lower area with little appreciation potential.

My logic tells me it would be the lower property owner who would be responsible for having retaining wall, but black letter law, or case law may be different- I don't know???

My concern with Columbus is it reminds me a bit of Memphis TN a few years ago where it was flooded with investors and nearly all homes were out of state investor owned leading to a lot of competition to market rentals to tenants, and lower home appreciation as a result. 

CPAs seem to be very expensive costing thousands of dollars!

Cost of entry is lower as well. 

Some people take signings for $35 thinking they are making money but don't because they don't account for vehicle expenses, paper, toner, etc.After expenses, your profit only comes out to like $10/hour or so on most days because packages are upwards of 250 pages and you have to print two of them.

It's a great way to remove what is your biggest expense (housing).