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[Zlata Ishk]

Hello BiggerPockets community,

My name is Zlata. I am new to BiggerPockets and real estate investment.  I am looking to invest in my first investment property sometime next year. I live in California but am looking to buy out of state as prices here are very high. I'm in the market research state right now.  I'm thinking North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee. Are there any other markets I should be looking in with good landlord laws, lower property taxes, property appreciation, etc.? Any feedback is appreciated.

[Peter Dorinsky]

Quote from @Zlata Ishk:

Hello BiggerPockets community,

My name is Zlata. I am new to BiggerPockets and real estate investment.  I am looking to invest in my first investment property sometime next year. I live in California but am looking to buy out of state as prices here are very high. I'm in the market research state right now.  I'm thinking North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee. Are there any other markets I should be looking in with good landlord laws, lower property taxes, property appreciation, etc.? Any feedback is appreciated.

Hey Zlata, I'd also recommend checking out Columbus, Ohio. Many big-tech companies are either moving into the market or expanding their business here, which is contributing to rapid economic development. Intel is investing $20 billion to build chip manufacturing plants in Licking County, which is projected to create 30,000 new jobs. This is the largest private investment in state history. In addition to Intel, other big companies like Google, Amazon and Facebook are also expanding their business here in Columbus. Columbus is also home to The Ohio State University, one of the largest public universities in the country.

Columbus is a great hybrid market if you're looking for cash-flow and appreciation. Ohio is a landlord-friendly state with homes at a lower price-point and lower taxes. If you're interested in learning more about the market I'd be happy to connect.