You can still find positive cash flow (aka the 1% rule) and amazing appreciation potential.

Attend real estate meetups and networking events in your area to connect with potential lenders and other investors.

With this in mind, if you intend to leverage short-term debt (hard money), it's even more vital that your underwriting is thorough and that you have the correct systems in place to tackle potential issues.

I would characterize Columbus as some positive cash flow but amazing appreciation potential.

Which means to me that Zillow is cracking down on people hunting for arbitrage on its platform.Consider that, and other potential barriers, when assessing your marketing tools.

If I'm ever in need of a broker in the DE markets, I will reach out. 

You should reach out to @Melissa Haworth she can get the actual numbers/rents on STRs in the area to help run your comps.Each building is different, each area is different, it is important to find accurate data to make good decisions.

Feel free to reach out!

@Lincoln Bartlett You will need to use propertyradar, propwire, or propstream to create lists and reach out to distressed homeowners via postcard or text message.

Those that have not worked with Sub2 sellers do not understand how drama original sellers can be potentially.