It's an amazing market to be in because you can still find the 1% rule and positive cash flow while getting amazing appreciation potential.

@Gregg HuttonIf I were starting over with limited resources, house hacking or the BRRRR strategy would likely be the best focus for long-term growth and cash flow.

You basically have high growth and low cash flow Columbus OR decent growth and solid cash flow of Cleveland, Dayton, and Cincinnati. 

STRs and MTRs have higher cash flow than LTRs but they require more work. 

Down payment amount varies and more you put down the highre you will be in the queue of applicants, also down payment varies per your credit...Dodd Frank IS in play!!

Purchase price: $73,000 Cash invested: $25,000 Current market rent $1295 vs $1300 for Section 8.

I know a lot of investors have done very well in Peirce County but I just haven't learned or know enough about that market to make an investment there.Washington state properties are expensive and can be difficult to make breakeven let alone cash flow at this moment due to the combination of high prices and interest rates. 

The key is finding a property where rents cover the mortgage or, even better, cash flow.

I came up with a goal of having one property by the end of the year that cash flows at least $100 a month after all expenses.

Figure out how you want to handle you investing and what role real estate plays in that.