Yes - and even when its out there its typically impossible to qualify (need high rate and high DSCR and typically would have to qualify as a LTR - so almost a unicorn or in a really bad market)

Note at “standard” MLS market rent to price ratio, the property tax alone is ~20%.

Having local family gave me a built-in support system, market familiarity, and the confidence to manage a property from a distance if needed.

Look at all the population growth, job growth, and companies moving/developing here - it's absolutely blowing up and Columbus is one of the hottest markets in the entire US. 

There are plenty of older homes on the market that do not have closets.You need 2 egresses (including 1 that goes outside) such as a door or window, size about 70sqft (local codes may differ), ceilings at least 7ft high, and it cannot be a walk-through passage.As always, your local codes may be different.

Value: I am paying current market value. 

As leases expire and economic conditions shift, the city’s grocery market will likely continue to evolve.

In my market, I only have one vendor qualified for appliance warranty work, and the warranty companies paid him half his standard fee for each service call. 

In high barrier markets, rents have gotten stronger but not the double digit growth we had seen, which was an anomaly.  

I’m brainstorming ideas on how I can market myself to potential mentors in the STR game in order to gain experience.