They might be more willing to bet on the deal you've found, especially if the numbers make sense.

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

I’m also looking at another property under $150k for STR, you won’t find that in Tremont but Clark-Fulton close to metro, border of Ohio City and Tremont would be a good bet.

There is impressive development in progress. 

My salary is nothing crazy so there is only so much to offset.I think my best bet might be to hire it out.  

After a thorough set up with them we simply email them receipts with a note for what it was for/what project and they allocate it into the right category.Now if you have the capacity to learn quickbooks or employ someone who is versed in it then that is your best bet. 

I'd bet that within 5 years, there will be a new platform that combines the best of all worlds......

I was wondering if anyone in my area had any deals in progress, and would be looking to potentially collaborate in some way? 

Be careful to not get your credit score lowered because you have too many inquiries.If you can't go conventional, then DSCR is your next best bet. 

At the end of the day it's a straight math calculation, and making an informed bet, but there are also a TON of nuanced reasons that finding a deal is difficult.