On the other hand, if your focus is more on appreciation, Columbus is a strong contender.

Quote from @Todd Goedeke: @Chris Watson it’s not a race to the bottom if competitors have a purchase price that is much lower or lower ConC goals.I contend it is fear and not goals dictating the race to the bottom.

That's what the "old grey haired" investors that I've spoken with had to contend with doing.  

I contend you are buying at the top of the market.

Now the problem is when they do drop rates (or talk there of) inflation will soar because the Inflation Ballon is still under a lot of pressure.As for shrinkflation it is real, and as much as I contend our current President is a complete and utter failure, he is right on that.

As I mentioned, Ohio Cashflow is one of our top contenders and would love to know more about your company.Thanks again!

If cash flow is your top priority, Cleveland's reliable rents and predictable income could be a strong contender.

. ;-)Attorney General’s legal action against Quality Loan Service results in payment to homeowners, delays foreclosures and stops deceptive practiceshttps://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/attorney-general-s... thanks for clarifying...if they were the players you had to contend with, i can see why the need for suit.

If you have tenants with 12 month (or longer) leases , you might have to contend with tenant laws if you try to get them out to sell or rent to someone else if you did MTR or STR, depending on what the leases say.

If cash flow is your top priority, Cleveland's reliable rents and predictable income could be a strong contender.