There isn't a ton of variation among the cities in Ohio in terms of what to expect (Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Cleveland, etc etc).

Note that @Dave Meyer combined approach towards the end of the article has Buffalo and Rochester among the top picks.

In all multi-unit properties, checking on who is responsible for what utilities should be among the very first steps you take because these have potentially enormous implications on the value of the investment - this is particularly true of heat/AC in extreme climate areas.

While demand for lower-priced single-family homes was down only slightly, the Index was between 10 percent and 14 percent lower among the remaining segments.

You'll find differing opinions even among the experts, but the expert opinions are typically backed by experience and data whereas the amateurs are spouting whatever they hear from others and happen to believe.Get the opinion of people with actual experience, then do your own research to verify what they've told you.

Here's my 2c anyway :) They are majorly expensive, mostly owned by big corps or old money families, and appreciate very well (probably among the best absolute dollar appreciation units in the country).

SD total profits long term are among the best in the nation ... the trick with SoCal is in hedging your bets in the short run and opening up your mind to the possibilities.

A lot of people here in TX say that we are among the most 'lender friendly' states, meaning that it is quick and easy to evict or foreclose here, and get ones property back, in relatively short period of time and without any redemption rights or any of that silliness. 

For business owners I recommend a professional that understands 1031s and cost-segregation depreciation among the IRS real estate issues. 

according to Zillow, Capitol Heights MD has 16.2% appreciation in last 12 months, and will be 8.3% in next 12 months, among the Highest in DC metro area.