Pros:- Many ways to invest and lots of different price points: LTR, MTR, STR (I know a couple of people doing STR but STR can be challenging) and different areas to invest- Diverse job market. 

@Matt OwensOut-of-market investment provides affordability, diversity, and greater returns, but it also involves managerial issues, a lack of local expertise, and travel expenses.

Cleveland is a better market for cashflow but Columbus offers a stable and growing market with a strong rental demand, and diverse economy.

If the appraiser marks the report subject to you will have to fix the noted items before you can close the loan, and then the appraiser will have to go back out to certify the repairs have been completed. and yes, of course, will charge a trip fee to do this.

Then: I want the lowest interest rate possible.Now: I want the easiest bank to work with.I think my investing career has gotten easier and more fun since I've changed my mind on the above 3 items.

Any other gotcha'sI am looking to move from using QuickBooks and manually running ACH to a product such as this, with the added ability to track any maintenance items, etc.

Seller merely has to repair items prior to closing to meet their contractual onligations. 

In every metric of value US is declining but hey, were super diverse, kids can identify as a furry and schools are putting litter boxs in bathrooms for em yeah-us right. 

Call your lender and ask them to confirm underwriting has everything they need from you, ask when they will issue final approval and follow up on that.See if the current owner will share their preferred vendors for the property with you - begin to reach out to them and introduce yourself.Have a discussion with your family about what items from the house you'll be taking with you.

The city's diverse economy and relatively affordable home prices contribute to its market stability.