Robust job market: The city of Columbus boasts a diversified economy and many major employers in fields such as education, healthcare, and technology, which contributes to a constant need for housing.

@Joey MitchellPersonally, I would think of it as a reliable Technology, Consumer Cyclical, or Healthcare stock.

Making real estate a side venture alongside your healthcare job sounds like an exciting journey.

You might also consider the impact on other student aide.  

I've been in healthcare for 25 years, and I've had many interesting positions while working within the same healthcare system.

So it can be used for a couple different things... one is if you are moving to a new city and trying to decide if you should buy a house there to live in or rent, in theory this comparison can aid in helping you decide that by telling you which route would cost you more.

We share both of these with our renters as a way to aid some of them in moving their lives forward.  

You will get tax benefits, you will collect equity over time, and you will learn the basics of a real estate transaction during the purchase.Don't drown in the BP kool aid and think that you HAVE to househack, or HAVE to have a duplex or fourplex with no money down, and 50% of the market rate for it to be an investment.

A low and still declining Unemployment Rate of 2.7%, right on par with the state averageJob Growth projected at 38% Annually over the next 10 yearsaverage rent price increase of 10-12% over 2017A diverse economy with college, tech, military and healthcare services.

BP has some great podcast, forums, and information that will help aid you in your journey.