Hi @Thurben James, the area boasts affordable property prices and potential for high ROI, especially with ongoing local economic initiatives.

Look at economic indicators, population growth, job market stability, and rental demand.Leverage Local Expertise: Partner with local agents and property managers who have a deep understanding of the market.

And for a period of time, they were right:  The financial crisis and Great Recession followed, and the market value of that property dropped almost in half on 5 years. 

As the market continues to evolve, staying informed about mortgage trends and economic indicators will be crucial for making savvy real estate decisions.

You are asking about markets where you can Buy, Rehab, Rent out, Refinance, and Repeat (BRRRR Method) where you can buy 70% of After Repair Value and under $150,000 with good cashflow.This is my favorite strategy as well.There are several markets in Michigan where you can do this but the market I prefer is Lansing, MI.It is the State capitol, there is always a lot of economic development as a result which creates jobs and demand for housing which keeps rents up and appreciation steady.To Your Success! 

.- Economic Stability: Supported by a stable healthcare sector.- Cash Flow Potential: Often meets the 1% rule, indicating strong cash flow.Columbus:- Growth and Demand: Booming population and tech industry.- Appreciation Potential: Consistent market appreciation.- Rental Market: Low vacancy rate, suggesting high rental demand.- Median Prices: Affordable compared to larger metros.Long-Distance Real Estate InvestingInvesting in properties in the Midwest while living in Los Angeles is feasible with modern technology.

"LUCK" if we are talking about a lower economic person all things being equal they come from the same tenant pool.

Absorption rates of competitive office space may not immediately reflect quarterly total job gains or losses, but it is prudent to consider longer-term economic and demographic performance as influential upon current occupancy levels.

I would agree with this - its probably too soon / not economical to do a cash-out refinance at this point - options for freeing up equity would probably be best served via HELOC or something to that effect

First, you're cherry-picking a period that includes the worst financial crisis of our lifetime, 2008.