It’s still up-and-coming, so there are some rough spots, but it could be a solid long-term play.

@Joe Scaparra you are pretty much spot on in your assumptions, though while I do not have any experience in real estate beyond purchasing primary residences, I am actively working on buying my first rental property (in another state).

He is more in the market of getting people in rough spots in life into their first home or helping them reverse engineer there goals and then helping them achieve them.Like anyone looking for a mentor, its important for a noobie to find someone you have common interests with and has a vision that you can support.

We would walk properties and make offers on the spot.

Ohio markets show up 3 times in Zillow’s 2024 hottest markets, with Columbus and Cincinnati taking the top 2 and 3 spots.

Looking at Ellijay now for a potential spot. 

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

I think finding an investor friendly agent can help you spot hidden gems like that and submit offers on your behalf that fit your buy criteria.

I only have handful rentals but hope to grow in the long run so I'm hoping to handle everything at one spot!

They can then T off at good spots that are mostly hidden in the hallway to reach the other rooms.