Listing prices/property taxes are awesome and rent prices look good as well.

I don't want to speak for Joseph, but yes the $230 accounts for all expenses (taxes, insurance, mngt, debt service, future vacancy & future maintenance reserve). 

I'm just looking for a break even property. also take into account taxes.

Expenses and taxes can be a confusing part of real estate.  

However, I'm still open to choosing Columbus Ohio if it's a better investment than the Philadelphia area.My priorities are:- Landlord friendliness (I don't want to get stuck in a location where its hard to get uncooperative tenants out of a property)- Friendlier Short Term Rental laws (AirBNB, etc) - Ideally lower property taxes (Not a huge concern if there isn't a big difference between the two)- Better cash flow (If the different purchase price to cash flow is substantial, I'd want the better cash flowing area)Which between these two regions would you recommend?

If you are a tax accountant, get thru that busy season. 

A property management company can take this burden entirely from your shoulders and perform the management functions in a more systematized and automated manner, saving the landlord countless hours of time and effort.

I also jJust ran a report for "total rent" (w/o cleaning fees & taxes) and while the 1st QTR(Jan-Mar) trailed lower, all my Smokies properties exceeded last April's total rent except one was lower by $98. 

One thing to watch for and to consider with your numbers are the taxes in Hartford, they can be very high!!

@Neera MelwaniI recommend finding a tax strategist specializing in real estate taxation.