While it's a great spot with a ton of tourism unfortunately, it seems the hotels view STR's as competition and have helped to encourage the strict regulations.

Columbus is a great spot to invest in with Intel, Google, and Microsoft all coming here.

I've written a few articles here that should help in your decision:The 10 Best Markets for Your First House Hack13 Real Estate Hot Spots You Won’t Want to Miss Next YearI'm personally putting my money where my mouth is and moving to Fayetteville, AR where I will be house-hacking my first property--something that could only be a dream in Los Angeles.

I plan to start out wholesaling learn how to spot good deals and then transition over to flipping.

Hey Genesis, since Cashflow is what you're aiming for, Cleveland is the right spot for you. 

Miami isn't the spot, but Florida has several nearby markets where prices are ok, but you do need to make a conscious decision on the insurance costs and recent disaster.

This community’s a great place to learn and share, so you’re in the right spot.

@Jacob Swihart Michael is spot on, I can't tell you how many horror stories I've heard from landlords who had agents give them terrible tenants just to get that commission asap.

Risk Assessment: Consider vacancy rates, potential repairs, and unexpected expenses.Once you're comfortable analyzing a few deals, you’ll be in a great spot to pull the trigger on your first property.If you need help with financing or want advice on what options might work for you, feel free to reach out.

This will help you spot good deals as you become more familiar with pricing trends and opportunities.