Hi All,Was fortunate to have the opportunity to close on a long distance multi family property out in Columbus.

I would suggest getting someone very familiar with the area and not think its a good deal just because its a brand new build. this is why I suggest Build to rent buyers around the country look at least at multiple unit dwellings. the majority of investors are buying single family homes where the rents don't even meet the 1% rule. we build infill triplexes in columbus that meet these ratios and are well locate in the urban core. you have to find an operator that does what you want. sorry to hear about your issues Chris 

Should my wife and I buy our first investment property in Mount Shasta, CA or Columbus, OH. 

I'm particularly passionate about Seattle, Washington, Columbus, Cincinnati, Ohio, Indiana and Pittsburg, PhillyExcited to learn and connect with you all!

I’d rather throw money at a Columbus turnkey player than in a foreign market with unfamiliar terms of recourse.

Hey Kim,Columbus, Ohio is a great market to consider if you're leaning towards appreciation.

Since you're interested in investing outside of Florida, I'd recommend that you also look into Columbus Ohio. 

Are these areas of Columbus friendly for real estate investors?

I've worked with a couple of investors from Cali who have successfully done flips in Columbus, OH.

Ohio markets show up 3 times in Zillow’s 2024 hottest markets, with Columbus and Cincinnati taking the top 2 and 3 spots.