That tool really sounds ideal...I think in most major markets now that are either saturated or balanced in terms of supply/demand now more than ever amenity rich properties are a must. 

The property manager asked if I have a short term rental permit which I do not so must have told VRBO and they blocked the calendarA few questions:Is a short term rental permit required in Pittsburgh?

However, right now there is no rush on the short term rental.

I'm assuming it's a big building so that would be something you should review in the by-laws in terms of what you're entitled to.I would get in touch with your personal accountant/CPA or perhaps a local real estate specialist in NYC (there's a few in the forums) regarding your scenario.

I am undecided on if I long, medium-, or short-term rental is the best for me.

Here's the language I use:Consent to Contact References and Perform Credit CheckI authorize [Type Agent Name Here] (“Agent”) to obtain, and to share with [Type Landlord Name Here] (“Landlord”), information about me from my credit sources, current and previous landlords, employers, and personal references, to enable Landlord and Agent to evaluate my rental application.I give permission for the Landlord or its Agent to obtain a consumer report about me for the purpose of this application, to ensure that I continue to meet the terms of the tenancy, for the collection and recovery of any financial obligations relating to my tenancy, or for any other permissible purpose.I authorize Agent to share my completed rental application (along with any supporting materials) with the Landlord.Applicant signature: _________________________________Printed name: ______________________________________Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________Phone Number: _____________________________________Date: ______________________________________________

In any building that allows short term rentals, you will have a majority of the owners doing STR. 

I've got a single family home rented out in San Jose, CA and unfortunately my long term tenant has stopped paying rent and is ghosting me. 

Not having done your 2023 return will in all likelihood 'hurt' you somewhat in the short term because lenders will want to see it.  

Our priorities in terms of market is there needs to be- anticipated economic growth (lots of tech companies are moving into Columbus),- prices need to allow us to buy in all cash (400k or less, ideally up to 300k),- we want the area to be safe (when looking into places like Dayton, OH or Memphis, TN for instance it looks like all our boxes are checked on paper, numbers wise but we realized quickly there are a lot of unsafe areas and we could have the potential for problem tenants)- yearly expenses to be relatively low (i.e. we are avoiding NYC and the tri state area, California, etc. for having extremely high taxes).Is our initial analysis on the right track for Columbus?