The current environment is very restrictive, forcing us as investors and real estate professionals to get creative.

At one point I noticed a fist sized hole in the wall at about ankle height.

I suspect that bridge is supposed to have railings on it much like a porch would if it is more than 18" in height.

We found this place when covid was tapering, our disney spring break got cancelled(like everyone elses on the planet) so we hid out for a month and searched states with "fewest covid restrictions" and found SC-Ocean lakes.let us know if you find anymore!  

Here are pockets I focus on for cash flow:West side - West boulevard, Cudell, Clark-Fulton, Jefferson, Bellaire-Puritas, Old BrooklynEast side - Fairfax, Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, Newburgh Heights, Lee-Miles (the north side), BedfordHere are the areas that I focus on for appreciation:West side - Lakewood, Edgewater, Old Brooklyn, Ohio City, Tremont (above 490)East side - Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Fairfax*I have a graded neighborhood map of these areas as well if you would like to check it out.

Municipal restrictions and fees, capex investment needs, and sky high water/sewer and trash expenses are killing my cash flow.

One of the challenges I can already see is understanding permitting and zoning restrictions for STRs depending on the market. 

Another thing I would double check is the zoning and/or any restrictions that may effect the lot as some don't allow manufactured homes.

The main restriction on using the Section 121 exclusion is the ownership and use test.

Are there STR restrictions in those areas ?