I have no doubt this goes into the ranking algorithm.HOWEVER, I have found that I do prefer guests from Airbnb.  

As far as the users' preference of view over space...

Dundalk I would prefer compared to Essex as it's closer to the city. 

They prefer the middle/southern part of the country because the laws are friendly and prices are more affordable.

Any way food for thought, good luck with whatever you decide to do!

It's tough to give a definitive answer without knowing your specific investment goals (cash flow, appreciation, etc.) and preferred strategies (BRRRR, wholesaling, etc.).However, since I'm a Cleveland native and active in the real estate market here, I can offer some insights on why Cleveland could be a good fit:Affordability: Compared to many other major metros, Cleveland offers a relatively low barrier to entry.

@Michael Benanti I have it and have used it for analysis but I prefer the BP calculators.

It was a very long drive. 18 hours in total on the open road, I would sleep in my car along the way and live off of gas station food.

Now some food for thought.

I prefer Section 8 tenants to low income cash paying tenants but there is a damn good reason why many landlords won't put voucher holders in high end properties.