We net 10s of thousands of people from the Midwest states as well. 

People don't read STR descriptions you see this alot with international properties where people expect US standards.

Section 8 can be very profitable if done the right way, at scale, by an experienced operator, but I think it's one of the hardest strategies to start doing because of tenancies and government involvement.Most new people just think it's an easy government check and there is nothing that could be further from the truth.

Talk to the local CUs and get to know the commercial lending people.

I have seen out of state people come in and think they are getting a whopper of a deal. 

I think most people are content with a decent tv in a comfy living room. 

Those states put together are as big as the country of Turkey, with a population of about 40 million people.

You have excellent advice here from some people who didn't just get their knowledge of investing through a low rate, real estate risk off period.

At least I assume you are an expert on OH so you’ll do better than the people who are already investing there.

I'd also recommend connecting with as many people as you can and be a sponge.