So far, I’m seeing a mix of fully updated and dated properties, but I’ll definitely double-check before making a move.And you’re spot on about Phoenix moving fast.

So I think you may be mixing apples and oranges.

Of course values fluctuate and this is over a long period of time.What LA and NY also have that other markets may not is high paying jobs mixed with no land to build more housing.

First off, has the developer provided you with a term sheet (not a commitment) from a bank showing they'd lend 75% LTC on a mixed-use development?

I like Columbus for BRRRRs because of the mix of cash-flow and appreciation.

There's not a lot of markets where you get a great mix of both cash flow and appreciation but Columbus Ohio is one of them! 

According to the Planning Board, the intent of the RM-2 Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance residential areas characterized by a mix of single family homes, duplexes, townhouses, small multi-unit buildings, and neighborhood businesses where appropriate.I'm assuming by definition I am zoned to convert to a triplex?

That being said we as private investors can use this to our advantage and find some successes in POH parks or mixed POH/TOH parks. 

Growing Your Business & Standing OutDifferentiate Through Specialization – The best way to stand out is to be the expert in a specific niche—whether that’s value-add multifamily in a certain region, small-bay industrial, or mixed-use retail redevelopment.

You could do a mix.