Both also have pretty low barriers of entry and would fit your social and charismatic personality. 

Other states are less regulated, less taxed, cheaper entry level, fair laws, and many other benefits.

I got a phone call from some guy calling from his cell phone that he is  a sub contractor of a sub contractor for Nicor who is putting new gas lines and he needs to enter my property Monday morning to map out the drai...

Barrier to entry for real estate license is low. 

After doing research it's a very high barrier to entry with traditional lending. 

After the down payment, agent commission and (all) other entry costs, I'm seeing cash on cash returns of around 20-40% against a wrap exit, to each partner on a 50/50 split.

Otherwise offer notice for entry and do an inspection. 

Or buy in Cleveland where the entry price is low, and rents are high, and cash flow a ton. or you could mix the 2 and buy in both and have a couple of rapidly appreciating properties in Columbus and a couple of high cash-flowing properties in Cleveland.

I will able get started at a low entry point to get my business started, and build momentum. 

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $290,000

My first House-Hack. Got in with $0. Seller paid closing. This one was a room by room rental. My wife and I ha...