I don't know how the really big players stomach it.Something else I failed to mention was how the PM's are also tacking on fees on top of rent to extract even more money from our tenants. 

I don't see much information regarding this company. https://s8academy.com/section8Or have you had any good experience with any other programs?

This development is part of a broader trend that sees Columbus evolving into the "Silicon Heartland," with other major players like Intel and Honda already establishing significant operations in the region.Economic Impact and Job CreationThe arrival of Anduril is poised to become the largest job-creation project in Ohio's history, with the company planning to hire 4,000 employees.

We’ve got one big player that probably has at least 600 units with their own rental office and full time maintenance crew.

Or give any one area a leg-up, besides the initial players like Virginia. 

I do airbnb in all my rental arbitrage, they are the biggest player in the STR market.   

If it is trending up, that could be a sign.

Submitting real offers that you feel confident actually closing on and having a strong sponsor to work with that has a track record will go much further towards you winning deals.In short, you can pursue larger deals right out of the gate if you want to, but generally expect that it'll take you longer to win one and make sure you have the right players on your team so that you're prepared to win them and to close them once you do.

Refinances are still active, slim pickings but some players are out there who are direct lenders, flip loans are also available (75-100K) min property other than conventional and gov backed loans.  

It’s better to get to know a market really well—understanding the neighborhoods, trends, and key players—than to spread yourself too thin.