This creates a negative initial position.

Well even if the rent is equal to the mortgage, you'll still be in the negative after repairs, CapEx, vacancy, etc.Why would you specifically be thinking of investing at a negative cash flow?

I only bought sub to if there was enough equity day one to either flip with no work or there was margin to do a rehab and then sell..

Based on your current assumptions, you would be paying $1,229 per month out of pocket, leading to negative cash flow.If you’re house hacking and living in the property, it might still make sense because you're paying for housing anyway.

I wouldn't consider it a heavy negative unless the street is super tight and parking is hard to come by or if the street is very steep/busy.The more desirable dense city neighborhoods it's almost kind of expected and off street parking would be considered a luxury rather than a necessity.If you get out into the suburbs I would say it's more of a big deal since more rentals have off street parking or a garage there.

I only have 4 properties so I cant speak on that Oh absolutely it would not be free just as most integrations in this business are not free.

I don't know where to invest, really drawn to Columbus for many reasons (some cash flow and stable appreciation)--what's been some people's positive and negative experiences in Columbus? 

My bridge rate is 10% and results in a $1,500/month PITI payment.The negative cash flow stings but is worth it for the equity.

I only screen the tenant signing the lease.

I only have enough funds for a 20-25% downpayment and was looking to do a DSCR loan to cover the rest.