@Nick ConnorsIt’s great that you’re using your savings to invest early, and Columbus could be a solid market given your familiarity.

I want to invest in two properties in California.

Not to mention significant fee's on each, because cost's are spread across such a small pool. 

That being said, there’s nothing wrong with investing in blue collar areas but I prefer to invest in the ones that have a higher degree of owner occupancy because the residents of those areas care about where they live and have deeper roots.  

@Michael Klick Congrats on getting things moving in your investing journey. 

Here is how I would explain SEO.Imagine you have a swimming pool, but instead of water, you have wooden marbles.

If you look in another location I would stick to the 2 you are already investing in and expand your footprint.

Hi everyone,I and my wife are excited to be starting our journey investing in real estate.

It's 2025 and I'm going to get serious about investing.

Much bigger buyer pool and particularily is in a single family neighborhood with mostly owner occupants, appeals to owners.