Looking for Insights on the Indiana, Kentucky, Wisconsin & Ohio Multi-Family markets

[Christopher Conforti]

I am an agent in New Jersey and its is a VERY tough market to compete in for investing in Multi-Family homes. I am looking to venture out of state and would like more insight on what areas I should be focusing on in any of these particular states. I have enough capital to allocate 25% for down payments ( most likely on 2-3 properties). I'm experienced an knowledgeable in my market and would do some more research on rents in the area. I would also be open to any real estate agent, contractor, property management, lawyer and inspector suggestions. Lets chat and connect. Thank you for your time reading and I look forward to your responses!

[Evan Polaski]

@Christopher Conforti, be prepared for way more information than will likely be useful.  You have 4 states listed, which each have their own breakdown of markets, submarkets, etc.  

Before I dive into all sorts of info about Ohio major and minor markets, submarkets, etc, why do you think NJ is tough?  I don't actively invest out of state, and live in Cincinnati, but the market here is not easy.  Most deals are overpriced and still sell because all the gurus are telling people that Cincinnati is a great market to invest in.  I would agree, if you know the market.  You can't shop by zip code or even neighborhood.  You need to know the street you are investing on, if you are in the older suburbs.  Pleasant Ridge, for instance, where I live.  Great area.  Still streets I would not buy on.  Or my zip code 45213, generally pretty good, but again, I wouldn't buy just anything.

If you want Cincinnati, talk to @Slocomb Reed.