I personally recommend checking Columbus OH - lots of job growth, population growth, and major companies moving and developing here.

For those with using Buildium for property management software, do you use Buildium's public site or do you use a website you have made and maintain?I'm currently using a website that I created 4 years ago, posting va...

I would personally roll the dice on the rental and see where it gets me if you don't have to sell at this moment. 

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Plus the average person probably finds Akron more obtainable given funds available.

@Jason Weidmannit's only solid if:1) you pick a market that you can go to in person and build a team first, and 2) you recognize that RE is a long-term investment, and you may have to wait 5-10 years, or longer, before seeing ANY return. 

If you're looking for a more landlord-friendly market, I personally recommend Columbus OH.

Even I can do it, and I am generally the most unhandy person on the planet!  

Hi Adam,The seller pays the seller commissions and (usually) covers the buyers commissions as well so you shouldn't worry about those fees.The 10% vs 20% I feel like is a personal opinion.

Account Closed It will only show on your credit report if the person who is holding the notes goes to a servicing company so it is recorded.