On one side the companies appears stronger, due to labor cost cutting, so equity investors appreciate the companies improvement on the quarterly reports, which supports investors desiring to invest more in other business, which improves the economy.

Way stronger.

And I prefer tourism areas that have been doing this a while instead of metro areas that don't depend on the tourism for their economy. 

don't forget to look at new construction typically much stronger than existing, especially in a market like columbus where the age of properties will really impact your bottom line.

Cities in the Midwest, Great Lakes, and South are gaining attention for their stable local economies and promising home value growth.Buffalo, New York: A Model of Stability:Topping the list is Buffalo, New York, recognized for the steadiness of its home prices and a recent surge in job opportunities relative to new home constructions.Cincinnati's Rapid Home Sales:Cincinnati stands out for its exceptionally fast home sales, with properties going pending in just five to six days for most of 2023, indicating a high demand in the market.New regions take the lead in the housing market.

In the next 5-10 years could AI cause a major disruption in the economy due to mass workers being laid off?

Known for its growing economy due to government and tech sector jobs, Huntsville offers a stable rental market with potential for appreciation.

Cincinnati (and Northern KY) are booming real estate economies - cheap property, a lot of economic and population growth.

How big is the land, cost to rebuild, insurance issues, economy in the city, accessibility, population.

Population growth, strong job growth, multisector industry/economy (Never invest in an area propped up by a single industry, or worse, a single company), landlord and business friendly, strong development, strong sports teams (even minor and farm teams), lower crime rates than national average, and good schools/colleges nearby.