Hey Vincent, to echo Samuel's comment, Columbus, OH, is a great market to invest in—I would argue the best in the country at the moment.

It's also a great market to invest in. I

I am looking to purchase a new home and sell my old home, which I have about 300k equity in. I

The area I'm in is very rural so id have to develop a plot from the ground up and have a lot of up front costs id imagine.

I've got nothing to contribute for STR advice, but I'm curious what town you're looking to buy in. I

@Brian Payne Yes, Jump right in is a strategy that has worked for many, however, I want to create an experience for them so I get repeat & referral business.

Meanwhile these same service providers don't explain the legal process which ties into how the insurance coverage truly works let alone explain how to utilize additional insured status, indemnification clauses amongst many other tools at your disposal  because that is not a profitable business for these service providers to be in. I

@Daniel WindingstadThis is alwasy a popular question and everyone will likely suggest the location they are investing in. I

The door leaves 0 room next to the vanity and to the right when you walk in is a toilet with a cabinet above.

My question is, what should I do with the second home that I currently live in? I