We have, but its not what you think, we are lenders and buy loans - so we can easily work in most parts of the country.

If I can't do that, I don't buy it.   

Don't be suckered into buying cheap properties - unelss you know exactly what you are getting into.Here's some copy & paste advice that applies to just about any Midwest rental market:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

My goal for this deal is to purchase a cash-flowing multi family property to buy and hold.

My PERMANENT portfolio is my SDIRA; I try to buy more solid performing notes that I won't need to work on (although they haven't all panned out that way...). 

Message me I want to know your buying criterias 

“They won’t be buying houses as much as elsewhere, but if they do, their debts will be enormous,” Kotkin said.A December 2024 report by Upgraded Points, a financial information website, found that the Californiametropolitan area with the most severe credit card delinquencies—defined as 90 days or more past due—is the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario region with a 15.2 percent delinquency rate, the eighth worst in the nation.

Where did you end up buying?

Lula offered me 2 options. fix mother board or buy a new fridge. since fridge was only 2 years old, I chose option 1. 

Long-Term Play: Those who secured land at high valuations must now decide whether to hold, develop, or offload.New Construction and Infrastructure DevelopmentColumbus has seen a surge in homebuilding, particularly in response to anticipated demand from Intel-related jobs.The delay may impact financing and absorption rates, leading to a slowdown in housing starts.Infrastructure projects tied to Intel’s growth, such as roads and utilities, will likely continue, but at a measured pace.Commercial Real Estate and Small Business ImpactsMany businesses and developers bet on an influx of Intel workers fueling demand for retail, office, and industrial space.This delay could create leasing challenges, with some developers reconsidering near-term projects.On the flip side, a more gradual ramp-up may allow local businesses to scale strategically.Opportunities for Savvy InvestorsBuying the Dip: If land or housing prices see a correction, it could be a prime buying opportunity for those with a long-term outlook.Pivoting to Other Growth Areas: Columbus remains an attractive market beyond Intel, with a strong job market, affordable cost of living, and other major employers expanding.Building for the Long Haul: Delays happen, but Intel’s presence in Ohio is a long-term game.