Please make sure no matter which market you pick, you have a solid team on the ground picked out, and a good understanding of the market you choose before pulling the trigger.  

In Houston, I've been able to get done on the MLS way below list.

There are also very few houses on the market and the ones that get listed usually move pretty quick.

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I've been interested in out-of-state real estate investing for a couple of months, and Oklahoma City, OK has been on my list.

We have a lakehouse that we're considering listing as an STR part time.

Your initial post said it was listed on Zillow . . . your second one said it was not listed . . . that makes a difference. 

I can send you a list of pms and contractors in columbus!

You will need to make a list of direct and indirect expenses for the rental property portion of the home.

You may be able to find a few listing agents (if listed) who may be willing to talk with you to help with your market research.