This is an awesome place to meet fellow investors.

Matthew -As a fellow Queens resident, I empathize with your desire to work outside of this (rough) real estate market.

I would find the apartment owner's association(s) for Columbus and start networking, the information you receive from fellow owners is far superior to anything the 'gurus' are pitching.Good hunting

If anyone can show me where to get one please let me know.Thank you my fellow bigger pocket friends.

Analyze away fellow members!

Search around and ask questions as needed.The information I've got from fellow members has been invaluable.

Welcome to BP @Tia Rubadeau from a fellow central New Yorker.

I would suggest start network with other fellow investors, get deals and raise capital/private money to buy houses in those 3 areas you have mentioned.

@Frank Scala I'm a fellow noob, but numbers look good to me.

So far three wildly unqualified applicants, and then two room mates who were very qualified according to credit checks etc., but who decided to go with a lower priced ($200 lower) property.