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.

Private money lending is a team sport!

., I am not going to gamble on them.

Its definetaly a gamble unless you have personal info on the owners, deceased, no heirs, in prison, etc. 

If you walked up to Michael Jordan and said, "I want to be learn sports" he would walk away.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies that spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

For example - the seller can use it for their due diligence fee, pay off a credit card, pay off a medical bill, gamble, buy a bathtub full of gold, etc. the moment they receive it (normally the day after the offer is accepted).

We're not in a vacation area and the majority of our guests are in the area for work or have a reason like a wedding, sporting event, etc.

Your friends return is also predicated on when he bought, a few short years ago property values were 30% lower and rates less than half what they are now.That being said Tampa is great because we have multiple draws: Beaches, Pro Sports, Bourgeoning Waterfront Downtown area, Busch Gardens, Midtown, World Class Airport bringing in Business and International Travelers, and more!

Either way is a gamble but if they are a legitimate business you may have a chance at 25-50 cents on the dollar or more and that's a better return than zero.