I'm an investor here in Columbus OH myself and have seen the city's solid and steady growth with strong economic fundamentals driving the market like major companies moving here (Meta, Intel, Google, Amazon, etc), job growth, and population growth.

@Dennis Bragg this was solid advice.

BP has done such a great job of promoting SFR investing to the masses, that those masses have pushed up real estate prices to where it's now DIFFICULT to cashflow right away.Keep going, but understand you won't get rich in real estate overnight - it's a long-term wealth building strategy.For the short-term, recommend joining a few in-person investor meetings if possible, otherwise online ones.

understand the 50% rule

Both offer unique advantages, but understanding the trade-offs is crucial for making the right decision.

Having a solid team around you like agent, lender etc.

Here are some tips to help you negotiate effectively:Know Your Numbers ColdBefore entering any negotiation, understand the financials of the deal inside and out.

You really want someone that invests in their market themselves and understands the numbers.

But needed em to understand not to make that on our cows, chickens, turkeys etc.. 

Their program is simple to understand for the most part.