Landlord friendly state, as well as, constant job growth and low cost of ownership makes this area great for REI.

Columbus is the only Ohio market that has seen rapid growth in jobs and population.

@Tyler ShermanIt's your accountant's job to explain it, not ours, so allow us to be "a little annoyed" too. ;)All your losses are on Schedule E.

Or possibly what you guys do for a day job?

When you are vetting an investment opportunity, I am a huge proponent for vetting the team first, the market second and the deal third.

., I would say start developing a relationship with small jobs like pressure washing or dryer vent cleaning. 

A mix of determination, perseverance, and a bit of luck can uncover hidden opportunities in unexpected places.

Ohhhh I get it now, I was thinking in terms of the current NOI which is 132,000 and with the new 6.6 cap rate she was talking about this made me think the property was going to only be worth 2milWhat your saying is to forget about the old 132,000 annual NOI and now with the increase in rent this would bring my new NOI to 165,000 and with the 2.5mil PP which wouldn't change that would bring it to a 6.6 cap... so the property isn't worth less when I buy it I just get more cash flow since the opportunity to increase the rents is there.Still you can correct me if I am wrong but I think I got it now

If one market experiences a downturn, others may remain stable or even thrive.Higher Potential Returns: Some out-of-state markets may offer higher potential returns due to factors like lower property prices, higher rental yields, or stronger appreciation rates.Access to Different Economies: Investing in diverse markets allows you to tap into different economic conditions, potentially capitalizing on areas with strong job growth, population expansion, or industry booms.Specialized Opportunities: Certain markets may specialize in specific types of real estate, such as vacation rentals, college rentals, or luxury properties.

Being an open mind always opened new opportunities for me even if it is a ridiculous idea!