I also allowed the fear of others to take me away from my long term goals.

My two cents but the ship has sailed for short term rentals in this market.

Quote from @Hector Romero: Hello all, I am new to the community as well as being the lead in real estate investments.My sister and I currently hold 3 properties next to each other in Riverside County, California (we'd like to get them in an LLC but we're unsure how that may affect financing them).

I see you're a Mid-term rental investor.

I'm m focused on staying disciplined and maximizing cash flow, so your suggestion on BRRRR and DSCR loans is especially valuable as I plan my long-term strategy.

I don't use padsplit (weekly rentals); I rent on long-term leases in B Class neighborhoods.

Usually, we're looking at credit scores, Loan to Value Ratio,  & experience level, for the rates and terms.

It may work in the long term but can be a painful process.i wish the OP the best and i believe he can benefit by recognizing the value in the various responses but seems unwilling.  

Be sure to shop around for the best terms and understand the refinancing process post-rehab to ensure your numbers work.

At the average rent point of Columbus ($1837), I believe the 50% rule is aggressive and your expenses are likely to exceed 50%.https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/oh/columbus/real-estateThe long term appreciation (this century) is average (3.84%) for the US but good for Ohio.