I suspect there are Midwest cities that have done better than Columbus and those that have done worse than Cleveland and Toledo.  

My thoughts are to purchase a duplex in Cleveland or somewhere in Ohio.

I'm excited to explore opportunities in Cleveland and Columbus.

In alphabetical order: Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, St Louis, Texas and more.Before deciding you should do some research and learn about property Classes.Most investors naively assume all properties & tenants are the same and mistakenly only focus on best rent-to-price ratios.The reality is that lower Property Classes also mean lower Tenant Classes and corresponding bigger challenges!

If you're seeking a reliable income stream, consider checking out Cleveland.

Places in the Midwest like Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Kansas City are good for this too, and in the Southeast, cities like Charlotte, Atlanta, and Raleigh-Durham offer cheap buys and lots of renters.

You need to watch the videos on ohiorem.com for other useful tips like this to incorporate in your investing, whether in Colombus or Cleveland!

My experience is entirely in Cleveland, OH but I've heard Bentonville is providing good cash flow

Hi,Currently I’m under contract on a duplex in Cleveland, Ohio.

Based on the information from the BiggerPockets forum posts, some of the best places to invest in real estate that were frequently mentioned include:Ohio - Specifically cities like Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Columbus, Cincinnati, Youngstown and Toledo.