This semester I am taking a real estate investment class and part of my final project is to identify regions within the United States that we think would make smart investments.

We will operate in the northeast Ohio region.

Multifamily properties exist in only the tiniest numbers in this region of the country.(2 to 4 units)  In NoVa, you probably have 50 to 75 that even exist.

There are some companies that only work in a specific region or state. 

Then credit unions, then regional banks.

Tom, I spent some some time in central NY about 8 years ago and bed bugs were a huge problem there than as well, a permanent regional invasion?

Based on comps, improvements, and regional strength, I believe several of the properties have doubled in value in the 4 or 5 years that I have owned them.Not wanting to sell, my thought is to have them reappraised and pull equity.   

Hello regional family!

I understand why they think that given the pod casts  late night TV etc etc. but reality check is this is a capital intensive business.. and undercapitalized business fail most times.Americans specifically have a very tough time managing personal debt.. and some of it is certainly regional..

Any local tips or insight into the regional markets would be much appreciated.Thanks!