I recommend pausing until you decide whether to relocate and save the $25K for any needs in the transition.If you own your current residence, I recommend renting it as a short- or long-term as well.Once you're settled, I would re-engage on the investment property.Happy spouse...happy house. 

They might be willing to pay slightly more than LTR, but I think if you want 2x-3x LTR they end up sending them to extended stay hotels from what I see.20 years ago many companies gave some nice housing allowances to people relocating, but seems like most of the time now, if they get some kind of relocation assistance, it's more like a flat fee $5000-$10K-$20K and they can spend that however they want....STR, LTR, MTR, extended stay hotel, moving van.   

Columbus is a city in a state of constant growth, with several major companies slated to relocate to the area in the upcoming years, creating thousands of job opportunities and attracting new residents.

I need to relocate on my job change.

It may work out as a MTR but you will have to hire a manager who can target the right community that needs a property of that size (Relocation, Corporate).....and that will drain away alot of the profit you get from MTR over LTR. 

How long before other areas adopt this?  https://www.fool.com/millionac...

I am looking at doing a house hack in Pensacola,Florida as I am relocating there for work.

There are still 1% deals but the more attractive part is Columbus is an expanding city, with several significant companies relocating to the area in the near future, resulting in an abundance of new job opportunities.

I've now got some time to breath for a couple months(maybe) and want to take advantage of the lull in business.I'm originally from Syracuse, NY and relocated to Nassau County, Long Island almost 2 years ago; the re-location with my company has lead to a financial standing that could never have been achieved back home, still getting used to it and need to start making my money work for me!

Landlords are required to allows ESAs - I would just suggest that she stay away from any breeds that may infringe on other non-ESA related community rules to ensure a favorable experience in her relocation.