I'm considering folding b/c my husband has an ATL base starting in Nov so he no longer needs to commute to this location for work; AND it seems that our sweet spot niche is souring with a lot of cheaper competition...We did make one house a traditional rental with solid margins but the tenant quality isn't as good versus our niche and it has been a headache.

Hi Ajay, I personally love Columbus Ohio and as someone who works with a lot of out of state investors - there's so many catalysts for why you should invest here.

Need some clarity on this one Hi Christina, I personally love Columbus Ohio and as someone who works with a lot of out of state investors - there's so many catalysts for why you should invest here.

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Hi Ramon, I personally love Columbus Ohio and as someone who works with a lot of out of state investors - there's so many catalysts for why you should invest here.

There's so many catalysts for population and job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide Hospital, etc).

Hi Bagus, I personally love Columbus Ohio and as someone who works with a lot of out of state investors - there's so many catalysts for why you should invest here.

I am working with a couple set of investors who are looking at untraditional real estate plays for residential that are innovative, cost efficient, and takes it all to a new level. 

Hi Lynn, I personally love Columbus Ohio and as someone who works with a lot of out of state investors - there's so many catalysts for why you should invest here.

I will be cross posting in other city sub-forums as well such as Phoenix, Birmingham, etc.Thank you all,JamesHi James, I personally love Columbus Ohio and as someone who works with a lot of out of state investors - there's so many catalysts for why you should invest here.