A bit about me: I’m a payroll manager for a restaurant group, where I handle everything from creating policies and SOPs to processing payroll and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

The city is known for its vibrant downtown area, which boasts a variety of restaurants, bars, breweries, coffee shops, ice cream parlors, and more—all within a lively, welcoming atmosphere.

Columbus is going to be the best option for a market that's seeing a lot of economic growth with heavy appreciation and a little cash-flow in certain areas. 

Real estate prices in the US are again fuelled by unsustainable monetary policies and artificially low interest rates, which are creating artificial economic growth.

If so, make sure to visit/know of the grocery stores, restaurants, things to do, etc around the area even if just driving by.

I agree with the previous guys comments and say go to free webinars and   Make connections as best as you can ( at coffee shops, grocery stores, restaurants and sports cloud bars, meetups, etc).

It is the "Mosquitos" of the economic system. 

There is strong economic development because it is the state capital which drives demand for housing.

., shifts in pricing, demand-supply changes).Analyze local or regional real estate data.Identify key economic indicators impacting the housing market.Stay ahead of demographic changes or migration trends.Do you have any go-to platforms, datasets, books, or even strategies that have been especially valuable?

A QOZ is an economically-distressed community where if certain conditions are met, it may result in deferment of capital gains tax for investors.