I would look at other strategies too to open your mind. we do new builds single family and multifamily for investors here in columbus with 20% equity at a min. that strategy takes like 5 calls with investors just to get them to wrap their mind around it because it's sophisticated.

That was one of many reasons why I originally got into REI.A combination of flipping and STRs can be a very successful strategy.

Hey @Aquilas Zephir Congrats on setting up your REI company and aligning with your strategy! 

Then start with a strategy like house hacking.

Definitely agree with Glen, focus on your strategy and narrow down the final details. 

And if you can determine which strategy to go with and it makes financial sense, you go for it. 

First step would be connect with a local lender familiar with the strategy specifically utilizing fha loans.

I know people killing it in Dayton but I'd recommend looking at other strategies like buying land and building single and multifamily in columbus. you can get lots right now for 30k or 40k within 1 mile of downtown in Franklinton, king Lincoln, olde towne east, southern orchards. land is a buyer's market and low competition.

In this environment I wouldn't put all my eggs in the STR basket.If your insentent on this then you must put a lot of effort into vetting the area, the rules, the property etc to make absolutely sure a given property will cashflow with conservative numbers and what your exit strategy per property is if they don't go as anticipated.

Your best bet to find cash flowing deals are either off market, or a BRRRR strategy.