I've read Michael Blank's book: Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing and have started to do some research on markets I want to invest in. 

I'd say the market is a great cash flow market.

I'm ignoring it because it sounds suspiciously like a marketing ploy.

The Seattle-Tacoma market isn't great for cash flow day one, assuming you're trying to acquire for 25% down.

He put it the market and the real estate agent advised him to add a closet to what had actually been a bonus addition to the two bedroom one bath house. 12 years old at the time my father asked me to give it a try.

We are building wonderful houses for great clients that, in this market, soon have fantastic value over the cost to build.

My recommendation for you is to identify your goals and find the market that will cater your strategy. 

We sell more multifamily than anyone else and come across quite a bit off market too!

FYI for all real estate questions regarding the Columbus market I recommend @jimmylieu - he is the BEST! 

That said, I'm unfamiliar with the market and would love to meet with other investors who are finding some success (and mishaps) to help refine my game plan.If there are any REI meets ups please let me know!