Cleveland and/or Columbus area

[Elisha Johnston]

Hi everyone! 

Just started working my first W-2 job out of college and looking to start investing ASAP. I've got some family connections to the Cleveland and Columbus area and am wondering if anyone knows if these are good markets to start off in? I'm looking to start off in areas with lower costs coming in, preferably under $100k single families but definitely under $200k.

[Remington Lyman]

Quote from @Elisha Johnston:

Hi everyone! 

Just started working my first W-2 job out of college and looking to start investing ASAP. I've got some family connections to the Cleveland and Columbus area and am wondering if anyone knows if these are good markets to start off in? I'm looking to start off in areas with lower costs coming in, preferably under $100k single families but definitely under $200k.

These markets are particularly appealing for novice investors, especially those from California, as they offer more affordable options compared to local alternatives. In Cleveland, it is possible to find single-family homes priced under $100,000. In Columbus, most rental-grade single-family homes are priced between $100,000 and $200,000.