Then, if you add more assets there could be some tax benefits.As for as finding tenants, if you don't use a management company or leasing service/agent. 

Fortunately everyone was ok and the insurance company has been no problem at all giving a full pay out which is valued at the purchase price in 2020.The pay out is not enough to repair/rebuild as the house was built in the 1920s and would not make sense in the location it is in.

Long term success means having a team of CPAs, Attorneys, Title Companies, GCs, trades, roofers, cleaners, lenders, and so many others on your team as an investor.Good luck. 

The title companies don’t allow purchases in the name of LLCs4.

No matter what though always go through a title company if you close.

It really is worth the money and even time, if you're serious about building a STR company!  

Mind you I was fortunate to work for a company whose leadership is recognized as some of the most brilliant real estate minds in the business.   10+ years into this business I now appreciate the advice given to me at the time and my message to you is the same advice given to me.

They are well connected but also just good guys that will make sure your pointed in the right direction if you go with Ohio.Regarding Dallas or other markets where my family's company is located, I love that you mentioned us and am honored that you want to investigate those markets and what we do. 

One freind of mine at the time had peoperty he owned and it was in his name (for some reason not his company).

Lots of companies building out here like Amazon, Honda, Google, Meta, etc. which drives population growth and job growth.