Update: In a more favorable market I would have waited before committing to this deal which I agree has some yellow/red flags.

I understand that you want to look for a place with year round tourism, growing tourism stats, favorable STR regulations, etc.

Not the smartest move by the seller, but it cuts down on buyer competition, which is in your favor. include something like this: Offer is contingent on buyer walk through of the entire property within 3 days of acceptance to buyers satisfaction, otherwise buyer may declare this offer is null and void via written notice within 5 days after AO. 

I HAVE A BIG FAVOR TO ASK OF EVERYONE WHO HAS READ AND ENJOYED EITHER OF THE BOOKS: WILL YOU *PLEASE* LEAVE A REVIEW OF ONE OR BOTH BOOKS ON AMAZON.COM?

I'm going through the FHA process because this is a loan assumption and able to get a very favorable rate.I'm wondering if anyone has gone through this process being a pure real estate investor (no W2 or other income) and how they would handle this situation.

I personally like the exit plan options and alternate job creating industries of college/mid sized towns as long as the regulatory environment is favorable. 

As an investor based in Columbus, I've witnessed firsthand the favorable market conditions here.

As an investor based in Columbus, I can attest to the favorable conditions here.

Secondly, DSCR loans offer favorable terms and lower risks, as they assess the property's ability to generate sufficient income to cover debt obligations.

It is not landlord friendly at all, the laws will always favor tenants.