re: Metro BR investment property ascension vs. livingston

I'd say northern Ascension. Livingston has some good areas but is mostly going to give you more trouble than a regular rental property would. Any rental property will give you trouble and headaches but I would think Livingston properties would be horrible.
Ascension has problems too, don't get me wrong. I just think Ascension has more people moving from Baton Rouge who may not be able to purchase a home and thus would have to rent instead. You may have a better client in a former Baton Rouge resident than a Livingston resident.