Newbie Out of state investing in Ohio

[Gregg Nagano]

Hi Everyone, I'm just starting out and recently signed up for bigger pockets pro.  I am looking to connect with people who are doing out of state investing.  I have been analyzing a lot of different areas in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus.  Its hard to see what areas have potential and not in war zones. Any thoughts or advice? Thanks 

[Scott Starrett]

In Cincinnati, I have been following areas that are adjacent to Hyde Park.   I think of "path of progress" from Mount Adams to Hyde Park to Blue Ash, along Montgomery Road. Specifically:

• East Walnut Hills
• Evanston
• Norwood
• Pleasant Ridge
• Amberley
• Deek Park
• Kennedy Heights

I'm not yet convinced on Walnut Hills proper (west of Victory Parkway), not yet convinced on Avondale. 

The City Planning office is a good resource to see where politicians want to deploy funds (no gaurantees on follow-thru or outcomes however)

https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/