State report

Real Estate Investing in Ohio

6 Ohio metros covered, ranked by the MDR investor score. Average gross rent yield: 9.83%. Average YoY: +1.3%.

Tenancy
moderately landlord-friendly
Foreclosure
judicial, ~6-9 months
Assignment
permitted
Income tax
state income tax up to 3.5%
Financing in Ohio

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DSCR loans in Ohio
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Hard money in Ohio
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Ohio ranked by MDR investor score.

# Market Median YoY Yield Score
01 Cleveland $118k -2.1% 14.53% 78
02 Dayton $139k +1.3% 10.36% 77
03 Toledo $130k +5.1% 10.35% 74
04 Columbus $249k -0.6% 7.02% 72
05 Akron $141k +2.5% 9.70% 71
06 Cincinnati $253k +1.6% 6.99% 71
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FAQ

Investing in Ohio.

Is Ohio a good state for real estate investing in 2026?

Across the 6 Ohio markets we cover, average gross rent yield is 9.83% and average YoY appreciation is +1.3%. Moderately landlord-friendly tenancy posture, foreclosure timeline ~6-9 months, state income tax up to 3.5%. Cleveland is our top-scoring Ohio market at 78/100.

What are Ohio's landlord-tenant laws like?

Ohio is moderately landlord-friendly. The foreclosure process is judicial, ~6-9 months. state income tax up to 3.5%.

Is wholesaling legal in Ohio?

Wholesale assignment is permitted in Ohio. Always confirm current disclosure and licensing requirements with a local attorney before structuring deals.

What is the best city to invest in in Ohio?

Based on our composite investor score, Cleveland scores highest among Ohio markets at 78/100. Median home value $117,703 with 14.53% gross rent yield.

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