I know in Columbus a lot of community banks are doing loans on 2-20 units.

Im trying to force the appreciation to do a cashout refi and pay of the entire loan and pull out possibly 100k.

I wouldn't imaging the state where the entity is registered makes a big difference for most buying and selling purposes as long as you can provide all of the required documents for title purposes.

In my experience it is common and customary for the landlord or builder to provide TIA, tenant improvement allowance, to the tenant to assist if not cover the majority of the internal buildout. 

I'm hesitant to give up my conventional loans on the next cash out refinance for DSCR loans.

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Hey Jaycee, we currently lend on several loan types: Fix & Flip up to 90% LTP, BRRRR, New Construction, Bridge Loans, & Multi-Family.For myself personally, I'm looking in the Orlando, Philadelphia, and Southern NJ markets, 1-4 units.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

Hi does anyone have experience with providing direct STR stays (so not through Airbnb or VRBO) and charging, collecting, and remitting the local Chicago hotel tax?

The value in what Brian brings is that IF you find good deals there and WANT TO do them, being in his program, his contractor will front the reno money until you get construction draws back from your fix and flip loan. 

You can finance it with an FHA loan (3.5% down) or a conventional loan (5% down) if you plan to live in the property.