Hey Paul, congrats on pulling the trigger on your first property.I'm also in CA (on the central coast) and invest out-of-state (Detroit).

Proximity to amenities, transportation hubs, schools, and job markets can significantly impact property value and future returns.Condition: A property's current state is a big deal.

It's definitely a good time to invest in Central Ohio.

Search for "The Hub QC"

While BRRRR remains viable, its feasibility has decreased in certain markets, such as Central Florida.

Unless you are in central or south america it is normal to not put toilet paper in trash.

Eisenhower, that has been rapidly expanding, the Savannah River Nuclear Site, the Medical College of GA, 5 hospitals bringing in residents and travel nurses, AND the newly announced Meta AI Data Center coming to Aiken, SC (right across the river). 2251 Central Avenue - 3-Plex.

This included adding a video game system (retro PacMan), adding central A/C, rehabbing backyard space to include life-sized outdoor games, grill, firepit & seating.Before hiring the PM, I did a thorough competitive analysis to determine where I could feasibly land revenue-wise if the property was fully maximized to its potential within the existing constraints (location) and with the PM fees. 

Every month, we like to analyze all of our markets across Central Florida.