For Ohio, I’d definitely recommend taking a look at Columbus—it’s one of the hottest markets in the region with strong population and job growth, tons of major companies moving in like Intel, Amazon, Google, and Honda, and still very affordable entry prices where you can find deals that hit the 1% rule in the $120–180K range.

I’ve learned so much from other investors.As for “where” the hottest market is for a STR, it might literally be in your own backyard if you do your homework and find the right deal!

If you’re open to different markets, Columbus, Ohio is worth a look—it’s one of the hottest in the country right now with major population and job growth, big employers like Intel, Amazon, Google, and Honda moving in, and you can still find multifamily properties in the $120–180K range that hit the 1% rule and cash flow from day one.

Especially in the hottest markets in the city.

I’d also encourage you to take a look at Columbus, Ohio as another strong option since it’s been one of the hottest markets in the Midwest with a lot of population and job growth, big companies moving in like Intel, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Honda, and Microsoft, and it’s still possible to find properties in the $120–180K range that hit the 1% rule and cash flow from day one.

I moved here from Portland in 2020 and now own 10+ rentals—it’s one of the hottest markets in the country right now with huge job growth, companies like Intel, Amazon, Google, and Honda investing here, and you can still find properties in the $120–180K range that hit the 1% rule and cash flow day one.

It’s been one of the hottest Midwest markets with strong population and job growth, tons of big companies like Intel, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Honda, Microsoft, and LG moving in, and affordable price points where you can still find deals in the $120K–180K range that hit the 1% rule and cash flow from day one.

While Montgomery has some investors running that play, I’d also recommend looking into Columbus, Ohio—it’s one of the hottest markets in the country right now with strong population growth, tons of job creation, and major companies moving in like Intel, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Honda, and LG.

Funny where I grew up is now one of the hottest counties ( Cherokee ) in GA.    

We have no inventory and according to Refin we were the #1 hottest market in the US in February with a 20% median sold price increase.