We lived in the house 4 years and then when we moved we rented to 14 college age students, then 2 families... it's held up like a charm for 7 years so far.

Some contractors will be professional and on time in the beginning and earn your trust and then ask for more money and then vanish or stop performing mid job.How you handle this is for them to know no matter how much they throw on the charm or schmooze you in the beginning you will not pay for advance work down the line.

Typical turnkey companies are buying homes of suppressed value, adding value, and then selling them to the end user at a higher price as a stabilized rental. 

Items that I like to see original but in good condition are wood trim/custom finishes, windows (really love sagging glass in an old English Boroque style sash window with 6-8 panes, but only if they’re in decent condition and not too rotten to be repaired), fireplaces, custom masonry, claw foot tubs, and even tile/bathroom/kitchen features and fixtures as tenants love that old-timey charm (as long as it’s well-cared for and still functional of course).

Looking for the most progressive, LGBT-Friendly, close to University, ethnic restaurants, etc.Don't really care about the age of the building; charm is key.

Depending on the state you are looking at, it's suppressing returns and/or increasing risk, usually both.

Believe me - it works like a charm.

Most of these properties still have cast iron plumbing and knob & tube or older wiring (which isn't insurable either).I loved the charm of an older home. 

They are 35 years old and so far work like a charm.

If I had the confidence to invest OOS, Ohio would be one of the first places I'd look at.Buy one property here in Columbus, and I promise you, after you see our appreciation, cash flow, and midwest charm, you and your family will be on your way to live here!