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. 

How feasible would it be to transition her to Section 8, and how long could this process take in Brooklyn, NY? 

Hi @Frank Pyle,**I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned**To secure long-term financing for your Airbnb, look for DSCR lenders that accept pro forma income instead of requiring 12 months of rental history.

With both programs you can buy 1-4 units as long as you occupy 1 of the units. 

I just been nervous to do them.If you’re getting 10% down on lease option, all I can say is you have a special ability to get good down payment payments.

I would have asked you what your long-term goal is but you have already thought about it.

Hope all is well.

@Olecia Williams I am local here in Florida and help clients all the time purchase second homes that they short term rent with 10% down with zero issues.

If you plan to live there in the winters, you might have a hard time doing long term rental outside of that and finding a new tenant every summer.

They bring higher tenant turnover, limited cash flow, and attract traditional tenants who aren’t your ideal long-term buyers.