Apple or Google would have been some of the best investments to make over the last decade or two...

It's not common for contractors to screw people over, at least around where I live, but there's always a few bad apples. 

Indy/Minny seem to offer cheaper property and a greater return right now.I have been looking at property south of Minneapolis in Farmington, Apple Valley, Shakopee and seeing suitable options but can’t help but think Columbus’s growth will just outshine everyone else.

Yes, there are bad apples and those are the ones that deter everyone from being a landlord. 1.

Jorge Apple to apple, Madison will be more expensive to be in a similar area in Milwaukee.

That's not an apples to apples comparison.

When I look at deals, I try to stay consistent with % down so I’m at least comparing apples-to-apples.  

Unfortunately there are bad apples in every industry. 

This was an important lesson about making sure that I get the ARV right and I’m not comparing apples to oranges.

Like in all matters of compliance, I know the state is trying to crack down on a lot of the bad apples in the building industry, especially those long-time holders that did not have a strenous requirements when becoming licensed.