The way we set it up was (1) account is for General Operations.

The macroeconomics for Columbus Ohio are on fire especially with population growth, job growth, and companies moving/developing here so there's amazing appreciation as well.

Have a plan for marketing, operating expenses, and scaling without overleveraging.

My piece of advice would be to research emerging neighborhoods and focus on areas with strong job growth and infrastructure development. 

i tell them all the time to find a good W2 job you like and you plan on staying with a long time. 

I’m not saying they aren’t doing a hard job.

The reality is real estate isn’t just about appreciation and cash flow—it’s also about survival when things go south.Many new investors operate on razor-thin margins, believing that rental income will always cover their expenses.

Your best bet would be to connect with local operators and ask them.

Hello, I am owning/operating STRs in Groveland in Tuolumne County, and would love to connect if there is a group already.

If it's currently an STR they should be able to provide you with the p/l statement from prior years so you can see gross rents, operating expenses, average daily rates and occupancy levels.