You are better off just leasing until you can afford to purchase a primary home. 

I started this company because I want to be a source for people and be that stepping stone for people who want a better life.

These are people who normally buy homes but temporarily rent while resolving whatever life circumstances made renting a better option.

I hope this helps you have a better understanding. 

Can you elaborate on the better ways?

The model flagged listings that could likely generate more revenue with better descriptions.4.Market Comparison: Using Zillow Zestimate APIs and AirDNA, they compared similar properties in the area and forecasted how much more the property could make if the photos and descriptions were improved.5.Property List: All of this data was organised into a Google Sheet for further review.6.Automating Outreach: They used Claude to generate personalised outreach emails and DMs to homeowners, pitching offers for the properties.The entire process revolves around identifying undervalued homes that look worse online than they actually are.Has anyone seen anything like this?

On the other hand, if you're hoping for better appreciation, Columbus will be a better fit.

Fortunately for you this is one of the better problems a new landlord can have.

In a climate like this with high rates, probably better to use a Heloc so you keep the lower rate of your 1st lien.

I am responding as a consumer not a STR owner we had one its lasted for us for exactly one tenant then we felt it was too much work for the return  on investment we do much better loaning money and buidling new homes than to worry about people goofing up our homes :)I do have some MTR you know fully furnished homes in Vegas and those are money makers for us top of the line tneants paying double the going rate for rent.