To deter the break-ins you need to have window coverings on all the windows, a light on and not advertise that the unit is vacant.

Sometimes you can bring to life an old cabinet simply by painting it, putting new hardware on, and maybe updating a light fixture in the room that shines brighter, and not yellow. 

Cincinnati has more history and an established feel, while Columbus is growing fast and has a lot of energy.

Looking into getting my hands dirty and doing light rehabs or updates.  

Broken glass lantern by the pool, smoke detector hanging in hallway, broken ceiling light in the bedroom, face plates missing or missing screws.

Quote from @Anade Davis: I was not looking to say anything negative but the energy is off.

Real estate is not something you can do "lightly" and do it well. 

In one of them, we get a lot of traffic, and the other is very light.

The energy in person is different for me, and I've made some of my best connections and friends at Chicago meetups.Here is a list of the Chicago event from BP: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a list of ALL THE CHICAGO MEETUPS that I am happy to share with you. 

It really depends on whether you prefer the hustle of managing STRs or the steadier income from LTRs.My TakeIf you’re drawn to the energy of the STR market and love the idea of working where people vacation, Florida might be the way to go.