Once you start going, you'll see who attracts the larger crowds with the experts of your interests.

Obviously I want the property to be in a nice section so I can attract decent tenants (vacationers).

A non-contributing lot/structure is preferable, and really the only thing I would purchase in a HD, unless a contributing home already has an attractive floorplan.Good luck!

I’m a general contractor that has flipped numerous houses for other people.

My opinion is that the area is prime for appreciation.. because it's attractive to first home buyers priced out of Clintonville who want a garage, yard, easy access to OSU and rest of city, etc.  

@Dean BoganWe've helped many investors just like yourself build a successful rental portfolio across numerous cash flow markets.

Aside from that, tapping the equity in your primary residence is a fairly common strategy and you can find numerous posts outlining the many benefits and potential risks. 

Most important part to this post, this is very reputable law firm in Newark who primarily deals with real estate and this specific attorney has be involved in real estate for 20 years and he is on numerous  housing boards. 

I prefer month to month for numerous reasons.

Do you think the majority of the properties within that boundaries are fairly similar (in terms of short-term rental attractiveness) to the property you are thinking of running Airbnb?