Check regional building for the age of the furnace, water heater etc and if they are nearing end of life be sure to plan on replacement costs.

COlumbus is considered an 11 county MSA: https://columbusregion.com/meet-the-region/

Lending standards are tight across all lender types, and regional banks are scaling back their pace of originations.

I'm in the process of deciding where to invest in real estate, and I find myself torn between two options: The Local Metro area of Colorado Springs and the Nearby Rural region of Pueblo West, CO. 

I do know of a few that could help, just sent a DM.Also 100% agree with @Bill J Fay, being up front about costs and region will help as much as possible going into a tricky deal to try to lessen any potential 'surprises'.

Decades of regional tourism and STR-friendly regulations. 

Regional, drivable markets are where I like to invest. 

A title plant is an aggregation of all public records in a particular region effecting real property, including personal judgments since they may attach to real property, indexed either by Grantor/Grantee or geographically (legal description).I suspect most underwriters are already developing AI applications for the search, examination and underwriting of title policies. 

You see OM's all the time touting the parent companies etc. but if they are not on the hook for the lease it means nothing.I do not mind local to regional tenants at all IF there is a personal lease guarantee with substantial net worth behind it.

The loan max is a little low for high priced RE regions like San Diego, but it may be possible if purchasing properties that need some rehab.