I am currently looking at the Columbus market and am very interested in Dayton as well, although location is really not a factor for me - I will go where the deals take me.If you have any tips, tricks or guidance that could help someone learning as they go, I would greatly appreciate it!

Locations, price points, etc. 

Im located in washington and so is the propertyThanks

My firm handles real estate and estate planning matters and we are located in the northwest suburbs. 

Brian, I did have a pro membership on here but just downgraded because I wasn't seeing any value for the pro membership - I did see where you could post deals but they were all jumbled up with different locations and it just didn't seem to be all that user friendly.

This is obviously location and property specific, but we're working with partial numbers so far...let's assume you'd want to stay in the cabin on vacation:)  If we find a place for $300k with 25% down at 5% interest, conduct $50k of value-add rehab...renting it 12 weeks/year breaks the project even on a cash-flow basis incorporating all costs.  

Here is a breakdown of the issue:Property/Land is in the Alpharetta/Johns Creek area in Georgia, an affluent suburb located in Fulton County.The city is a northeastern suburbs of Atlanta.According to Money magazine, Johns Creek is the 13th highest-earning city in the United States.

Here is a breakdown of the issue:Property/Land is in the Alpharetta/Johns Creek area in Georgia, an affluent suburb located in Fulton County.The city is a northeastern suburbs of Atlanta.According to Money magazine, Johns Creek is the 13th highest-earning city in the United States.

Both have great rental histories, are located in very good neighborhoods and very low vacancy.  

Your location will play a part in making that decision.