ProfessionalA professional plumber can usually replace a kitchen faucet in 30–60 minutes.

People’s Republic of Asheville is more concerned with STR regulations than people living in boxes on the streets.

It usually doesn't work that way. 

If it is a class C office building with 10% occupancy that is very different than a Class A MF which is still very different than a debt fund with zero leverage.As mentioned risk and return go together  - greater risk should have greater upside

In southern CA, even garage conversion ADU additions are typically costing more than the value added.  

I have a couple lenders who say they could "figure it out", but it would require some grey area finagling like having the tenant sign a lease personally instead of the company.So the questions is, what do I do now.

Is there a city that's better than both of these in Ohio?

I find that less than 1 in 10 really do much about it, but it's very rewarding when one hits that million dollar mark.

Quote from @Michael Baum: Hey @David Rutledge, the purchase of a small hotel is a very different animal than SFHs for STRs.Like @Luke Carl said, you will have to have some significant skin in the game.

Not impossible, but much harder than before.