Let’s share our experiences so we can all navigate these challenges more effectively!

I don't know where to invest, really drawn to Columbus for many reasons (some cash flow and stable appreciation)--what's been some people's positive and negative experiences in Columbus? 

And I suppose the likelihood of us getting more STRs in the area is directly tied to how good/bad our experience with this one is!  

As far as the noise goes, I can tell you from experience that being an entrepreneur in any form can be a very lonely place.

Make sure that that person has a lot of experience, and make sure that there is at least 20% - 25% equity over and above the amount that you have lent and in your agreement it states that they can have no other liens or loans on top of yours.

We do this for brand new investors with no experience.

In my experience tenants on the lower end of rent tend to cause more damage than higher price tenants.

Anyone has a recommendation for affordable yet experience designer to help with few hours of consulting to upgrade the look of   new airbnb?

Does anyone have recent experience in markets in any of these states they can share?

More important than identifying target areas is establishing relationship with a local investor-friendly professional who has personal experience in investing in Cleveland.