Increasing population: Columbus is one of the most rapidly expanding cities in the Midwest, with a projected population increase of over 20% by 2050, which can generate an increased demand for housing and potential for property value appreciation.Let me know how I can help!

I build new homes in Charleston SC and flooding is common there today and they are building more robust flood control and for us new builds have to be elevated and the garage below has louvers so water can run through.. but being on sand the water percs quite rapidly and its gone about as quick as it came.

Think Destin, Smokies, blah blah ... you know where I'm talking aboutThen you have rapidly developing "new" vacation markets in more rural areas where counties/ towns are still figuring out how to treat STRs.

Banks are a lot more willing to negotiate short sales these days than they were two years ago -- I assume it's the fact that banks are finally willing to accept a couple things:- The number of owners in distress is NOT decreasing rapidly- It costs a LOT to foreclose- Balance sheets look MUCH better without lots of distressed assets on themThat said, you're in Georgia, and this is a tougher state to do short sales than most others, especially these days.

I just recently bought my first rental in Cedar Rapids.

What i do know is that i wouldn't be able to put down 20% cash down on a home. i have been searching a lot of different areas after talking with people i work with as well as what people are saying on the forums. i keep hearing a lot about Texas, Michigan, especially Grand Rapids area and Indianapolis.

Positive cashflow creates a large snowball effect, because your interest cost and balance rapidly decrease every month in unison.

The market is strong and competitive and the local economy is growing at a rapid pace.

Looking for a realtor with investment/rental experience to give advice on recently acquired property that needs rehab.   Considering fixing and flipping and/or renting it.  Any help would be appreciated.Thanks

Flood insurance premiums are rising rapidly for new purchases, in most cases you aren't allowed to be grandfathered in at the old rates.