Also a very good point about the railing on porches being required based on height of the porch.

I recommend looking into areas near economic bases - close to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio State Campus, New Albany, etc.

A great investor focused agent, coupled with a great PM, can get returns in a bad market if they know what they are doing.Investors should pick market based on barrier to entry and their available Capital and their strategy. 

-based bank account?

If you want some criteria to pay attention to I would suggest to use your "I'd be down to live/move here" list as a base and then evaluate the market metrics to see if it's a strong investment opportunity.

I have their phone number now from a previous tenant who became a friend.

@Abigail Rodriguez There's a handful of Philadelphia based "Gurus" who collect  mentorship fees from new investors and feed off the exact rhetoric you just wrote.

If you don’t mind me asking Job growth and stabilityLimited land to hold value Tourism and revenue incomes streams as a city to gain exposureMilitary bases nearbyResort town/ beach town Commercial businesses coming into the area Tons of gentrification in the area with new construction 

This amount is not refundable and would be based on good credit (% would increase for credit below 730).

Unlike Evolve, they always pick up the phone, are understanding and personal, and charge much less than large traditional companies.