There are two main lenses to look at this in a preliminary fashion.

Columbus, OhioEconomic Factors: Columbus has a diverse economy with strengths in education, healthcare, insurance, banking, fashion, defense, aviation, food, logistics, steel, energy, and technology.Rental Demand: High, particularly in areas close to universities and growing neighborhoods.Property Prices: Moderate compared to national averages, varies by neighborhood.Rent-to-Price Ratio: Can be higher in desirable neighborhoods.Market Trends: Stable growth with some neighborhoods seeing redevelopment.Employment Opportunities: Growing, particularly in education, healthcare, and technology sectors.Population Growth: Columbus has seen faster population growth than many other parts of Ohio.Vacancy Rates: Varies by neighborhood, generally lower than national averages.Local Laws: Ohio laws are generally landlord-friendly.12.

.#4 I do like Mid-Western is there. 

would you be interested anywhere in the western part of NC, Sylva, Waynesville?

hello @Morris Lucas  i was working as plumber living in portland, Oregon when i bought my first property... i was 19 year old and just purchased my first investment with good ol' fashion savings... through a series of rehabbing and refinancing i built up a good little portfolio before moving out to charlotte buy investment property full time.  

Medical and Educational Growth: Cleveland is home to world-class institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University.

I always wish permitting were more black and white as well, and I also wish that inspectors were held accountable to codes in some fashion.

I also have 2 in Western Massachusetts near Amherst College 

Also learning that so many of you have achieve success through good ole fashioned grit. 

And have you experienced more of a delayed increase in home values compared to the western half of the state?