2 Years ago today, instead of renting a studio apartment, I bought this 3/2 single famliy house in Apopka, Florida, rented out the 3 rooms and converted the office into my bedroom.

See what's for sale and begin plotting price points and rents on a google map. 

With $80k to invest, you have two solid paths to consider.Going the BRRRR route (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) could allow you to stretch your money further.

for example a 4 bedroom 2 bath could work great as a rent-by-room, but would be much tougher to fill as a mid-term rental. 

Is Columbus Ohio in August 2024 still a good place to buy a single-family and rent it out for rental income for an out of state investor?

Looking at comps (unfortunately there aren't many) I believe I have increased the value about $30k-$40k.

Same story for tenants - if you have issues prior to move in and a lease being signed, you don't rent to them.

If yes, is the rent that is received greater than market rents?

FYI - I checked with my insurers about increasing the coverage values, and I was told by the agent that is the value their construction cost algorithm shows and, while my choice, I would overinsure by paying for more coverage.On the surface, it's great insurance - more coverage for less premium.

Currently the property is fully rented for $2,550 per month, $1,200 per month on the 2 bedroom side, and $1,350 on the one bedroom.