@Dmitriy Fomichenko's insights were valuable and served as a reminder of the various aspects involved in this type of investment, particularly the need to outsource the entire operation.

basically get a will serve letter.3.

If it's the former, is the property serving as a form of financing?

If these properties fall under the first category listed above and the only equity your are building up is principal paydown, you are likely best served exiting, recouping your equity and learn from the experience.

I'm a twenty-year-old currently serving in the military, and I've been considering exploring opportunities in Airbnb co-hosting.

You are correct that this region mostly serves people driving east toward DC for work, so very different from the rest of WV.

what I'm telling people about hilltop is the only reason it's going up is because of the average housing price in columbus being pushed and the lack of inventory. when I started I'd have bought here too. if I was going to invest here I'd look at houses built after 1947 without knob and tube wiring, etc. the old housing is the problem. we are building now in downtown adjacent. land is a buyer's market and it's much less competitive and easy to get the numbers to work. there is very little construction in 43204 and I've transitioned to new construction triplex now with entitlement and larger multifamily projects feel free to message or call anytime. personally, l like new construction in 43203, 43205, 43206, 43223, 43222 right now and obviously 43215 which you have to have at least 600k in cash to get the land to entitle and want to build at least 100 units to make it worth it. 

Whether it's communication skills, market knowledge, or something else entirely, I'm eager to learn how I can best serve investor clients.Additionally, I'm curious about the best ways to connect with investors in my area.

Quote from @Nicholas L.: @K S.I actually agree with most of what you're saying. 

They should honestly not be promoting DSCR to you if it’s serves you no purpose when purchasing as a primary with low down payment.