These are what we call "A-class" markets—areas with strong fundamentals, high demand, and typically excellent long-term appreciation.

I separated from the military in 2021 with full disability benefits, a transition that fundamentally changed my outlook on life.

I am of the opinion that cash flow underwriting comes second, after first nailing the long term deal fundamentals, how strong is the equity upside and market generally speaking. 

Columbus in particular has been a strong market for both approaches, with solid fundamentals for long-term appreciation and cash flow.

.: Quote from @Albert Hepp: I think the fundamental question buyers, sellers, and agents have to answer, is why do US consumers pay three times as much in commissions (5-6%) as other developed countries(1.5-2%)?

Working on my financial fundamentals, namely saving enough free capital to invest.

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.

Quote from @Craig Sparling: I consider myself an old school fundamentals guys. 

If appreciation is slow and steady, and no extra liquidity is available, the basic fundamentals of personal finance do catch up to this investor.

By prioritizing fundamentals over chasing ROI benchmarks, he’s now sitting on an asset that’s appreciated 30% and maintained strong cash flow.Personally, I once miscalculated reserves on a triplex I bought early in my career.