I just started operations in 2024 doing STR arbitrage.

I know exactly how this company and franchise operates.

Is there anyone operating in the area who can tell me if it's a good time to buy?

You could do much better with your money than doing out-of-state management in Scottsdale where you are going against some phenomenal operators.

Rooming houses operate differently here where you don't have to go to court to evict. 

If you can make the time for it - visit Columbus so you can see it up close in person to know your market even more.Good questions to ask are how they can make the process more seamless for you being out of state, do they invest themselves, what types of properties they focus on/look for, are they uber/lyft drivers on the side, etc. 

Natalie did a great job explaining the technical aspects of deducting BPCON travel costs, but her post assumes that an investor already operates their business, which you do not.

Keep in mind any premises liability, landlord tenant, contractual dispute with a vendor that performs services in CA will be  resolved in CA if that's where the real estate is owned and operated. 

I mainly operate in the Southeast part of the U.S. 

Have sold a note on this platform, went seamlessly, easy to understand step by step process.