In addition it's a good idea to have a stronghold in an area with local builders, handymen and contractors to get quality work done and on budget.

Wachovia and Wells alliances are moving into other strongholds as well and my relationships there are being used to "help them" get a foot hold where they are landing as well Your list needs to be created from relationships as this industry is in a constant pattern of change Good luck, Chris

That district, according to the Cook Partisan Voting Index, is only scoring a D+3, so Joaquin Castro could be in trouble.Although Philadelphia is a Democratic stronghold, there are three suburbs nearby where GOP incumbents may be replaced by Democratic opponents: the Sixth and Eighth, which are both R+1, and the Seventh which is a tossup.Oklahoma’s Second District is one of the five Promise Zones, and it includes the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

Guests have an agreement only with LLC and of course strong hold harmless verbiage and waiving any claims against properties or owners.

So, at least in Cincinnati where COVID has not gotten a strong hold due to early stay at home directives, people are still looking and not asking for below market rents. 

If you start with a simple, proven method (like The Millionaire Real Estate Investor presents) you'll learn along the way, tear down mental strongholds, and you'll be able to iterate and get more "advanced" and clever along the way.TLDR:  there's never a "right" time, only THE time. 

I found it very interesting that Columbus market was called out as a recent stronghold for the Robot Landlords.  

Like many dying industries, they refuse to adapt and will only stronghold their position into inevitable obsolescence. 

Obscene property taxes, union stronghold, old and obsolete manufacturing base, decaying infrastructure, terrible weather, corrupt politicians, and the list goes on and on...

With regard to Central City specifically, it was once a thriving immigrant stronghold, then fell into disrepair—except for the recent revival of Oretha Castle Haley (OCH) Boulevard, which is certainly worth visiting.