Buy single family home investment in Ohio?

[Chad M.]

I'm looking at purchasing my first investment and I've got $100k cash. I'm originally from Ohio but have lived in Utah for twenty years. Doing my research I have seen several homes in the Cincinnati Columbus and Dayton area that I could buy outright and then Burrr. I guess the question I'm asking is pros and cons to the Ohio real estate market. I've already noticed that their property taxes are quite high. And a lot of the homes I'm looking at are older foreclosures that would need updating. I would appreciate any input from anyone who has properties in these areas.