Don't forget interest rates are trending down, so you might be able to move it quickly. 

Toledo's economy has been more reliant on manufacturing, so understanding local economic trends is crucial.Beyond Cleveland and Toledo: You asked about other Ohio cities.

Hi @Joy McQueary - you can find a breakdown of rental rate increases by state online, and here's where to find a list of the hottest multi-family markets.

With just these numbers to go on, if I felt the neighborhood is solid/trending up and not down and assuming your rent projection is realistic, I'd buy it. 

What trends and indicators do you look at to keep your thumb on the pulse of market health and trajectory? 

Lastly, I make sure that we are double checking and doing proper due diligence - I walk the property and do an in-depth investor walkthrough for them, we do a home inspection, we have a licensed GC to walk and write up an itemized bid, etc.And to answer the last part of your question, one of the hottest markets is Columbus Ohio!

., better comps, rent roll, market trends).

Across the Midwest markets, this will be a common trend.

I am in multiple markets and see this as a societal trend.

Also, townhomes are a great bridge property, it's a common trend that those in townhomes are aspiring for home ownership meaning credit sensitive and with that right mindset.