@Beth Brown I think Utica is set for growth.

I 100% agree that the potential for these suburban office buildings is there, and that further growth and steadily increasing demand is highly probable!

This makes sense given the tremendous growth in home equity over the past 5 years. 

I also found a website that scans/monitors other sites for legitimacy, and it flagged theirs as likely a scam; d) I know of a handful of investors in my area who didn't learn through a program like this, but through their own networks and education (through REI networking events, getting their RE license, property management, books, etc); e) I started exploring BP's free and affordable (i.e. books) resources, and it turns out, these have been immensely useful and educational and allow me to move at my own pace. 

It also has net positive population growth and mostly from younger people. 

Great job growth, great population growth.   

Additionally, the macroeconomics in Columbus Ohio shows population growth, job growth, and so many companies moving and developing here like Intel, Honda, Amazon, FB, Google!

If so, what are some good appreciating markets with good economic growth and safety?

Local banks can have some wonderful lending options because they want to grow the area. 

Is the population growth positive or negative.