Strong market with both cash flow and appreciation potential.Prices are still lower than many NYC suburbs but with a lot of development happening.Solid tenant base, good rental demand.Lower entry price point allows me to buy a larger property (3–4 units) that will scale better over time.Current Situation:I own a co-op in the Bronx.

These are landlord-friendly states with much more affordable entry points.

Same for 2-years of job/income stability.Tenant Default: 10-20% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class C rents usually meet program requirements, proper screening still recommended.Vacancies: 10-20%, depending on market conditions and tenant screening.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Should cashflow immediately, at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.Class D Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores under 560, little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 12 months.

Starting with rentals is a great entry point—use your VA loan benefit if you haven't already, possibly with a house hack to build experience and cash flow.

Same for 2-years of job/income stability.Tenant Default: 10-20% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class C rents usually meet program requirements, proper screening still recommended.Vacancies: 10-20%, depending on market conditions and tenant screening.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Should cashflow immediately, at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.Class D Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores under 560, little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 12 months.

The former entry point to the basement is sealed and the owner did a good job of hiding it ever existed.

.🏡 Key factors driving investment activity:Population + Job Growth: With consistent in-migration and a strong manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare base, Greenville is seeing healthy rental demand across multiple price points.Emerging Submarkets: Areas like Fountain Inn, Mauldin, and Greer are gaining traction as entry points for investors priced out of core neighborhoods.

.💡 Investor Takeaway: Columbia may not be a “flashy” market, but it offers what savvy investors often value most: steady cash flow, growth potential in emerging pockets, and manageable entry costs.Anyone here currently investing in Columbia or considering it?

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They’re still within that 2-hour commute window you mentioned and tend to have lower entry prices than Metro Atlanta, while still offering strong rental demand.