I'm uncertain whether this could also be a decisive factor for lenders.

Hey Danny,  Are the agents that you are calling initially in the market area where you are looking to buy, or are they elsewhere and referring you to another agent within their company for a referral fee? 

You have to have a subscription to read it but here is the gist:"The San Antonio City Council has passed a law that will regulate short-term rentals in the city for the first time.The new regulations require short-term rental operators to register with San Antonio and pay a $100 fee.

I could say "no" to requests like someone getting a cat or something, or post a demand for rent notice if someone was late, and all I would say was "sorry, company policy is to post notice and charge the late fee every time rent is late, no exceptions".

Also, ensure your lease agreement complies with local and state laws by clearly outlining tenant responsibilities, rent payment terms, late fees, and maintenance procedure and reach out to property management companies if you're not aiming to self manage your property. 

Their going rate is 20-25% per booking, plus a tech fee of around $125 a month. 

I'm aware of the associated property fee, but I'm curious about other aspects, both positive and negative.

One thing I like about them is that they dont charge a month's rent as fee for new tenants. 

However, if your sights are set on long-term appreciation, Columbus' ongoing population growth and strong economic factors point towards potential value increases down the line.

@Kevin Hunter, this is one of the biggest driving factors in my life right now.