Hey Rahul, Columbus is a standout choice! 

Ive never had a guest before or since successfully book without payment fully clearing their financial method of choice. 

According to AirDna, Fennville, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, and Wisconsin Dells seem like good choices.

That always makes it so much harder to rent, or secure a great tenant.Here's my standard go to list now for long term rental updates:-LVP that looks like wide plank white oak-Ultra Pure white on all the walls-Vertical/ modern stack backsplashes and showers-Pop of color on the cabinets (pop of color can include black too)-Butcher block countertops (lower end) or white quartz countertops (higher end)-Modern light fixtures in brushed brassKeep it neutral still but a couple of style choices with the light fixtures (which are cheap) and it will appeal to the masses.Good luck! 

In 2024, 2-4 family properties in Nassau have been sold nearly two weeks faster than they were selling last year.Further indicating a hot market, median sale prices have increased by 11%, which is more than any of NYC’s boroughs.The top area choices for 2-4 unit multifamily investors have been:Valley Stream & Port Washington: 14 deals, respectivelyLong Beach: 11 dealsLynbrook: 9 dealsSuffolk CountyLike the Bronx, Suffolk, too, saw a 43% increase in 2-4 family inventory.

Also spell out as much detail as possible in your scope of work with the contractor, you cannot assume that they are thinking the same thing as you when it comes to finishes and material choices.  

Based on what you guys have said so far, I see this not as ambiguity, but (it might be) a choice available to me as to when I want to consider the business started up (for tax purposes).

Out-of-state investing is a top choice.

Still not sure it makes sense, but worth a look.If you want to be green, just buy a green energy plan from your electric provider if you have a choice of providers/plans.

For cash flow, Cleveland and Dayton are excellent choices, offering cash flow around 10-18%.