I've messaged about 12 GC's found on Angies List, Google searches, etc -- nobody responds. 

In Columbus, we have countless area-market pages for listings/agents (such as Dublin and Hilliard OH Homes for Sale and Rent page), so those too could be valuable to make a presence on.Also, Consider establishing your own personal (Broker) content-consistent Facebook page/profile that will drive clients to you from the Cinci group, etc. 

@Andrew Postell Long-term I am looking to buy and hold, and build a business with consistent cash flow.

Send me a message if you need help in the area.

Message me if you need a direct link.

The areas that are consistently good have already developed and who knows whether they will grow from here. 

Send me a message. 

It's obviously less "risky" to do the small home nearby, but the Florida place comes with potentially high, consistent rental income, nearly year round.

I have my favorite gear classified ad sites and get much better deals at those sites.Note a value add does not need to be constrained to simply rehabbing a property (but that is what my value adds have consisted of). 

They were very consistent and had been there for more than 2 years.