We have seen rapid growth in the macroeconomics - population growth, job growth, and major companies moving and developing here like Intel, Meta, Amazon, Google, Ohio State University, Nationwide Children's Hospital, etc.

It will likely be more rent growth and property appreciation over time.When I sold my starter house here in Canton next to Woodstock it sold for all cash in 3 days.

Columbus is a great place to invest due to the growing population, job growth, infrastructure development, and affordability. 

Why buy the real estate equivalent of a penny stock when you can afford to buy blue chip aristocrat dividend stocks (Class A multifamily properties in good locations with actual strong fundamentals like population growth, a diverse and recession-resistant job market, limited supply and high demand, affordability, and consistent long-term appreciation)?

The ratio of new jobs to new home starts is a staggering 2:1 making that growth sustainable.

With this knowledge, it seems as though out-of-state investors are analyzing markets that have great job growth, high appreciation, low unemployment, low taxes, but are still "affordable" compared to standards in more expensive parts of the country.

Think rent growth in a city like Seattle or Boston, but in Chicago, you can actually afford to get into the game.

@Bubba McCantsWe have clients in the Reno Tahoe, NV area that are taking a bit of hit on the cash flow because of the above average appreciation growth boosted by tech jobs and people moving from CA.

Start by evaluating your current financial position, setting clear objectives, and focusing on strong rental demand, population growth, and economic stability.

Neighborhoods like Lawrenceville, East Liberty, and Squirrel Hill offer a mix of historical charm and modern growth.