They admitted it was after a drunk driving incident, which at the time was a major red flag but I let it slide. 

The only way to effectively determine this is by driving neighborhoods, walking properties &  observing the daily routines of those who live there. 

Absolutely I would not spend $$ on a cookbook, not everyone cooks, and it will likely just go in the trash.Also, the first few months are when tenants are in the testing phase, so this isn't the time to show them you are a softy, it's the time to go strictly by the lease, and this is a professional relationship. 

The noise from upstairs is annoying so next time I'd do more testing of the quality of soundproofing in the ceiling (older home so wasn't as good).

Cheaply painted houses drives me nuts.

It is near economic hubs like Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio State Campus, and New Albany.Turnkey properties are popular in Old North, Merion Village, Southern Orchards, Old Towne East, Driving Park, North Linden, North Hilltop, Franklinton, Reynoldsburg, and Hungarian Village.For BRRRR and Fix & Flip, consider Eastmoor, Hilltop, Whitehall, and Linden.

PA is a great alternative to those because you can drive there and there are some great well-priced, lower tax alternatives to NY and NJ.

All you have to do is go out of town and as long as you can drive there and not have to fly things are a LOT easier!

If they announced Elon Musk was moving to Austin, everyone would be investing in Austin driving the prices up.

I am planning to travel to Columbus and drive around but I can't possibly get to know an entire area in even a few short visits.