A bunch of factors...proximity to NYC, landlord friendly, positive economic factors such as job growth, wage growth, new developments etc. and real estate factors such housing price, price to rent ratio, cap rates etc.  

People and companies are still coming to Raleigh which are two metrics many longer term investors look at (job and population growth). 

Columbus has lots of job opportunities and population growth.

These homes will serve as a strategic investment benchmark to allow for larger rental growth over the next 3-5 years.

You lowered my stress immensely by looking at this from a simplified business perspective. 

Found this historically appreciation data by state: Mapped: The Growth in U.S.

Many budding STR magnates were locked in frustration, not being able to scale their STR portfolio to create the immense wealth and financial freedom that is possible, due to lack of financing options.The SolutionThings improved once "DSCR" loans hit the scene in around 2018.

I'm 45 minutes south in lake worth.Florida has experienced tremendous growth over the last few years and it is expected to continue.

Out of all the cities in Ohio, it has the most population growth and job opportunities.

There was also some mold growth.