Dayton OH, is it profitable to buy in this market?

[Matthew White]

I am analyzing 2 properties in and around Dayton OH.

With aggressive offers on the properties, they could cash flow. Our of the 4 units, 1 is rented, the others are being rehabbed or turned over for a new tenant.

My question is this:

Population growth in this market is stagnant. There is not real growth in large scale employers, etc. Would a property in this market be a good start, or should I look to a better market that shows growth?

This would be my first out of state purchase.