To clarify, I am looking to be a long distance investor.

In terms of the safest areas in the city, this is a very generalized list so let me know if you want me to expand on anything in terms of borders, zip codes, etc.

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We are interested in appreciation, short term/mid term rentals but also tax benefits that come with real estate. 

It's a more expensive market than the Midwest and the short term cash flow is lower and that is the trade off for being a few hours away in a landlord friendly state.

If the deal is good enough and you are confident about the profit potential, you can always use credit cards as a short term cash source as well.I'm also relatively new to this, but have recently jumped into the game.

If not I will try to refinance and then either pull the trigger on furnishing the home for STR (cleaners and handymen were hired/ interviewed on the trip out,) and still have the boots on the ground in case of emergency.. or just long term rental and refinance, repeat…Not a perfect deal, but I learned a ton!

You can access cash out equity lines, fixed seconds or conventional loans with reasonable terms to contribute to the downpayment.

Should we think of Short term rental?

Hey Antonio, you can see these numbers in Columbus, Ohio and will see some great appreciation in the long term.