Long term play would be to either use it as a short term rental or 1031 exchange it after 2+ years.

In playing with the numbers a bit, I'm seeing a trend of atleast 2% rent to price and (ideally) < 7% mortgage rate needed to achieve a decent cash on cash rate.

I do think house hacking and small multifamily are the best plays at the moment. 

Plus, having a fully paid-off property could be a nice safety net if the STR market takes a hit or occupancy slows down.On the flip side, if you’re eager to grow, saving for another property could be the better play.

Columbus is going to be more of an appreciation play and cash flow margins will be tighter in the beginning. 

You don't want to start playing sides here and getting involved in these kinds of debates.

This platform has played such a key role in my journey over the years.

Keep track of those costs this year, they come into play in 2025 when it's in service.

So it can be good for cash flow and building in tighter spaces but it is less of a equity play in today's market if you're looking to sell right away

Again, fair play for a major business like this, but it's the old guard who have held up the forums for years, even with their technological ineptitude.