HelloOver saturated STR in Ohio markets have caused many STR to drastically lower costs to as low as  $100 for entire bedroom home.My are higher and I'm not competitive with the lower cost Abnbs.I also feel hotel industry are mass building new hotels to compete with str. 

For the lower value properties they generally create less tax savings and it may not be worth it. 

If for no other reason the more predictable and lower maintenance costs are a huge benefit.  

My mark up is always lower than the direct lender because I don't spend money advertising during the Super Bowl or buying a private jet for my CEO, and we don't have layers of management we need to pay.

There are aggressive lenders out there with lower fees for experienced flippers.  

Rented in Feb 2024, Lower cash flow than expected.

I’d stick to Franklin, Clayton, Westminster, hayesville, Bryson city I'd also add Brevard and Waynesville to this list if you are looking for lower-cost options.

Some areas will have lower cap rate but higher appreciation and some will have higher cash flow but lower appreciation. 

A little lower ARV is also ok.I like to use Hocker Title.

Outside of that, I am in a lower barrier to entry market of Cincinnati/Northern Ky.