Vegas was like this too but they're getting other industries in there too be more resilient. 

I fell into the returns trap in the last market cycle and learned my lesson.This happened in every industry, and it seems as if they are reporting the real estate deals more.

The banking industry and mortgage industry put on a full frontal lobbying assault with the result that the Garn - St Germain Act was GUTTED.  

I've had some family friends invest there to use later in life as a retirement spot.

Trees can't grow to the sky hahaThose several towns you mentioned - as both a buyer looking for a place to live several months out of the year and then turn into a rental for the unused months - are good spots for exactly that, correct?

I think Columbus, Ohio is a really good spot for you to do that.

Or it could be water from another source like the sink or shower, but that's less likely because it would have to travel to that spot and then run through.I'm sure your plumber will have no problem identifying the source and fixing it. 

I would love to hear how others dove into the industry!

Plus the industry is always changing.

I think finding an investor friendly agent can help you spot hidden gems like that and submit offers on your behalf that fit your buy criteria.