I'm also priced out of Portland OR before deciding to move to Columbus OH to invest.

I would look into markets that heavily tech-focused like Columbus and invest.

Places like Tampa, FL, Boise, ID, Asheville, NC, Detroit, MI, and Columbus, OH are seeing growth in tourism and demand, making them great options for STR investments. 

Quote from @James Wise: Quote from @Gretchen Williams: I have a duplex in Columbus , OH. 

Hi all,I've met and spoken with a few great prof's in the Columbus area, and since then, have made 2 offers on home (both didn't work out).I'm going out to visit in December to meet with and talk to a few people; including sellers directly.My question is for those of you who have experience and a few properties + in the mid-term / corporate rental realm.How have your vacancy rates changed over the last year to 2 years? 

One of the biggest aggregator was bankrupt last year.For day trading crypto I don't even need to give a comment.The typical biz of these guys is they try to build a highly credential because they work/started company a,b,c,y,z but if you dig deep it's only one or two guy operations.Even this company is only having virtual colo office for $70 a month LOL This thread wild dawg fixing someone 1920s home in ohio is way kosher dawg  Any particular city in Ohio that would be good to mentionI smell a Columbus convo coming.

I'm looking at MFH $450k and up in the Ohio markets (Dayton, Cleveland and Columbus).Cash:- Higher CoC returns- No risk to being having negative cash flow with a loan (excluding capex)- Buying/negotiating power with speed of transaction - No interest payments- No risk of foreclosureFinanced:- Possible exponential equity growth - Growth of initial investment is leveraged ~4x and most likely beat inflation in a decent area- Mortgage interest tax deductions - Better financial efficiency from more doors- Better diversification across more properties Are there other considerations I'm missing? 

I recommend looking into the Columbus market.

Young investor looking to scale quick and own a lot of properties in the Columbus, OH.

If you're looking to expand your search, I definitely recommend checking out the Columbus OH market as well.