A couple tips--Always best to house hack small multis when you are moving around from base to base. 

I'm in Columbus Ohio. this mostly applies to 2-4 units used as Airbnb properties within 2 miles of urban core  I have a few friends in Columbus. most do MTR now.

I’m mostly interested in multi family homes (using the Brrr method).

Friends pointed it out to us How did you finance this deal?

(If you don't have outdoor furniture - borrow it from some friends in trade for babysitting.)

I came across some reddit post on the city and how tenant friendly it is, plus population decline.

Benefits of the ATI ExemptionThe ATI exemption offers several key benefits:Reduced Tax Burden: By lowering the assessed value, property owners can significantly reduce their property tax bills, freeing up resources for other investments or operational expenses.Encourages Investment: For real estate investors, the exemption makes South Carolina a more attractive market by reducing the tax impact of property acquisitions.Substantial Tax Savings: The reduction in taxable value can lead to considerable property tax savings over time.Multi-Year Benefit: The exemption can apply for up to five years after the sale (based on SC revaluation cycles).Wide Applicability: It’s available for various types of properties, including multi-family projects, commercial properties, and even vacant land for development.Who is Eligible for the ATI Exemption?

I brought it up to a friend this morning, saying I was concerned about what a smaller population could mean for the market.

It seems like one of us has made the commitment.He says what my other friends say- never missed a payment.I'm also looking at a few of their other funds.

No it's your friends boomer parents giving the downpayment to your Gen Z/millennial friend to buy that house to their newlywed son with their new daughter in law/wife being emotional and running up the price because it's a "dream" house.