Here are some aspects to consider in a market analysis for Cincinnati:Economy:Cincinnati has a diversified economy with strengths in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and technology.Major companies, including Procter & Gamble, Kroger, and Fifth Third Bank, have headquarters in the region, contributing significantly to the local economy.Real Estate:The real estate market in Cincinnati can vary by neighborhood.

As a Data Scientist in the real estate sector I am often asked, how do I analyze multiple markets?

If you want growth, then I would invest it in the energy sector over next few years.

Rather than syndicating the equity as you're starting up, you might find a path forward in a JV structure with one of the emerging REPE groups that are already raising discretionary funds in this sector - Happy Camper Capital comes to mind - IF you find the right deals and combine them with a strong business plan + reasonable co-invest (typically 10% of the equity required - JV partner puts up the other 90%). 

Smaller cities tend to be dependent on a single company or market sector.

Not only with the normal roils of the hospitality business, of which you have become a 'member business', but because due to the large sector share of Airbnb, you have also tied yourself to their company - - to some degree.

Hi Sonya, I started off as an out of state investor living in San Francisco in 2021 and chose the Ohio  markets (mostly Columbus for now) to start off with because of the low entry points as well as the tech sector getting a big boost as previously mentioned by Min. 

Multi family, office, hotel, and many commercial loan sectors are in a spiral downward. 

There's hundreds of billions being poured into the tech sector and, long term you'll likely make out very well.

Energy is the biggest sector in Texas but I do not think it is as volatile as other places.