I can personally vouch for him—we are both local here in Columbus and work together frequently.

I do ask him to show me properties that I’m interested in frequently but solely based on his availability around his other clients.

Are renewal fees too high or maintenance chargebacks/inspections too frequent?

Arizona has good appreciation potential but is getting a bit tighter on cash flow, while Wisconsin still offers affordability if you stay local and know the neighborhoods well.When you’re comparing markets, I’d focus on these key metrics:Rent-to-price ratio (aim for 0.8–1% or higher)Job and population growth trendsLandlord regulations and property taxesDiversity of industries (to avoid dependence on one employer/sector)Also, look into markets where you’d actually want to live or visit frequently, especially for your first few deals, it makes managing and learning much easier.

These are the most expensive parts to repair and most frequent to break.

I work with property managers every day and frequently get late paid.

As such, I rarely frequent the board like I used to.

In Bham, focus where days‑on‑market are tight and investor trades are frequent; test Gardendale/Fultondale, plus pockets around Eastwood, Irondale, Hoover entry points, and Titusville/West End only if you have A‑level contractors and multiple exits.

I'm also in Houston and host frequent networking events.

I'm also in Houston and host frequent networking events.