Ohio state or university of Florida?

[Alex Aguilar]

A business partner and I were looking to buy 1 or 2 college rentals either later this year or early next year. We're looking for small multi-family. The two schools we narrowed it down to is Ohio State or University of Florida. Any advice on either of these two schools would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

[Len Roche]

Hi Alex,

I've never visited the OSU campus, but recently graduated from UF last May. Gainesville is definitely a nicer college town than most: The downtown is lively, and the midtown near campus has a lot of good bars and restaurants. Though the housing on that side of campus is more "lively."  I would suggest the south west side of campus. It is generally quieter with more graduates, young professionals, and international students, though further away from the heart of campus. The south west has better amenities than the north east side of campus; it is near Archer Road which is the city's major shopping area, it also next to I-75 for the young professionals. You will find every chain restaurant you can imagine there. No Joke. It also has great grocery and mall shopping: Walmart, Publix, Lowes, Ross, etc...

For Gainesville as a whole: You'll have great weather. There are lots of wildlife sanctuaries, check out Payne's Prairie for up-close and personal gator interaction. Traffic is pain at rush hour for a town of this size. The town is very well situated geographically; 1-2 from Orlando, Jacksonville, St Augustine Beaches, and Tampa Bay. So there is a lot to offer for young professionals.

Good Luck, if you need help with the different areas let me know.

Yours sincerely,

Len Roche