I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

I'll bet the whole town is breathing the stuff.

I'm very excited about this Texas Stock Exchange that should open in 2026 too.

Your taxable income may be more than $150,000 since you have to factor in depreciation.You can potentially consider doing a 1031 exchange.

That’s the best bet.

I bet the house we are looking at would be similar to the 30 year smoker's house.

I am not sure if I should pay off my mortgage of $270,000 at 6.5% or should I do a 1031 exchange and invest in a rental property. 

I also have a plumber across the road that I allow to use my lake access in exchange for labor when needed.

You may also be able to take a higher interest rate in exchange for lower closing costs, not sure what sort of rate you're currently being offered.

I imagine it's similar to St Louis but I'd be willing to bet it has more going for it and better appreciation.Happy to share some resources, learnings, and even history/performance of my rentals I've had for 5+ years.