.* Southeast Columbus: Dense suburban feel, popular with families and young professionals.* Old North Columbus: Urban-suburban mix, appealing to young professionals.In Dayton:* Patterson Park: Well-maintained with a strong community vibe.* Northridge Estates: Suburban area with various amenities, ideal for renters.* Walnut Hills: Quiet and community-oriented, great for rental stability.Areas to Approach with Caution:* Columbus: Some sections of Hilltop and Linden due to higher crime rates.* Dayton: Certain parts of West Dayton, which face economic challenges.Focusing on due diligence in these neighborhoods can help you identify stable, cash-flowing opportunities.

Looking forward to seeing how your experience shapes your next steps in long-term rentals in the Southeast!

Quote from @Tom Dean: Would appreciate any advice, I would like to invest somewhere in the southeastern quadarant of US (for example I'm open to somewhere like Missouri that isn't traditionally part of the "southeast"), looking for somewhere where I could acquire a SFH STR between $250k - 325k. 

Key takeaways from the Southeast Build-To-Rent Summit today held by Bisnow1) Peter Michaels - BTR Rental Premiums Compared to Garden-Style Multifamily:- Townhome BTR: 10% rental premium- Single-Family Attached: 15% rental premium- Single-Family Detached: 30% rental premium 2) Kimberly Byrum - Average age for first time homebuyers today is 35.

@James KieferThere are many REI opportunities in different markets - markets in the Midwest and Southeast of the country are great - where not only are the purchase prices reasonable for most RE investors, but the homes are turnkey (new builds or completely rehabbed homes, tenant ready, systems 10 years of life remaining on them, property management teams in place) with appreciating home value AND appreciating rent.

There are new neighborhoods & jobs popping up rapidly in the area and expanding further South into Tate County, MS & Southeast into Marshall County, MS.

,Great REI props can be found in various markets, particularly in the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S.

I am on the SouthEast side and Katy is West. 

Some are selling CA properties at very low cap rates, then replacing with STNL or 2-4 tenant NNN retail properties in Midwest or Southeast markets at much higher cap rates. 

I’m actually surprised there’s not a southeast CT forum location.