I started my investing journey here in Columbus with house hacking in 2020.

Starting my journey in NC.

If that's not what you're looking for, Carrot sounds like a better bet (I'm not familiar with that product, just from what people are saying).

but, that's myself and you'd be best served digging through things to come up with your own because the journey alone will give great knowledge and insights to better understand the "machine" of it all. 

I am looking for a property that fits my short term rental business needs, so far sticking with properties that are unincorporated and not part of any HOA are the best bet for the longer term.

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

My point was that in the short term… until rates come down, you might be better off taking the safer bet of money in the bank given that you would see about the same cash flow, without the need to refi in a year… especially if you can’t even find a cash-flowing property in the first place.  

One week into my journey and I'm starting to analyze deals.

If you’re looking for help from a team that lives and breathes STR, treats your real estate journey like your own, and wants to build success together, do not hesitate to reach out.Web: www.LFListings.comIG: @LiveFreewithJD I actually lived in two of these places as a kid (Pocono Farms & Stillwater).

Your best bet is to list it in the open market (MLS) with a local agent, with the option of furnished or not, and be prepared to have to clear it out should a buyer not be interested in your personal items.