Newark, Ohio.. for Buy and Hold?

[Dan Gustavson]

Hi Community - Just reaching out here to see if I can get any information on Newark, OH (or surrounding areas with similar price point). I live in Salt Lake City, UT (although currently deployed) with one rental and am looking to explore out of state as our market has exploded. I have been looking around Columbus when I saw Newark. Not sure how the suburbs work 40 min east of Columbus, but I know people don't blink at a 40 min commute in Salt Lake. Anyone invest in/around Newark and could give me pros/cons? I would be concerned with vacancy being that far away from the city. Is it a nice/quiet town, or is it run down? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks All!