@Dave Chengoue there are a lot of opportunities in the area, the main thing is to create your team to help you execute.You also have to evaluate your strategy.

I think I will look into the tax professional option and hopefully have one on my team year round for advice. 

I believe they got in touch with someone specific at the FBI and also some of the state regulators to open investigations.

I started bringing donuts for their team when I would stop by to get keys from them.While this anecdote has more to do with client retention than acquisition, I still find it interesting. 

Just recently listened to a podcast on mid-term rentals specifically for traveling nurses but could also include corporate professionals or large-scale construction project workers.

For example, are there specific documents or information I should prepare, or would identifying a target property first be more beneficial?

Along with your list, consider building a local team in each market to make managing your STR easier.

My advice would be to specifically retain a potential eviction attorney from the start, in order to be prepared for how this *may* go. 

It's crucial to have a team that can provide both on and off-market opportunities, as Columbus can get a bit competitive.

I would also add that you join your local REIA chapter (Real Estate Investor Association) as it will allow you to network with other STR owners and get more location-specific information.