On another note, if you’re looking for cash-flowing markets in Ohio with less competition and strong growth, Columbus has been really solid—population and job growth are booming, tons of major companies are moving here, and you can still find properties in the $120–180K range that hit the 1% rule.

Check out this chart: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyMake sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.Metro Detroit has 132 cities, the City of Detroit 183 Neighborhoods, which we’re analyzing and classifying.

Columbus has been one of the best markets for out-of-state investors because of its strong job growth, population growth, and all the major companies expanding here like Intel, Amazon, Google, and Honda.

CAGR Pop is Population growth.

The market fundamentals are strong too, with fast population growth, tons of new jobs, and big companies like Intel, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Honda, and Microsoft expanding here, which drives long-term appreciation.

The macroeconomics are on fire—tons of population growth, strong job creation, and massive companies like Intel, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Honda investing heavily here.

Check out this chart: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyMake sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.Metro Detroit has 132 cities, the City of Detroit 183 Neighborhoods, which we’re analyzing and classifying.

MTRs stand out as a great middle ground: higher returns than LTRs, with less turnover and day-to-day management than STRs.On paper, Augusta looks like a strong fit for my goals (population, income, and rent growth all trending up).

.• Shift Into Growth Markets: Use the exchange as a chance to relocate your equity into markets with better long-term appreciation or population growth trends.When evaluating 1031 options, weigh factors like overall return, risk tolerance, management preferences, and long-term goals.

It’s an affordable market with strong fundamentals—population and job growth are booming, and rents are climbing steadily thanks to major employers like Intel, Amazon, and Google.