Keep in mind, you will likely have to install a sprinkler system, among making other changes for the home to be used for that purpose.

This is completely appropriate - except that wasn't how I was going to use it. 

Treat brokers like gold.

This would be our second home and also a short term rental.

I wanted to get another investors experience or opinion about this company or any recommendation for a property manager in Columbus OH.

In this market the rent:price is usually around 0.5%, pretty terrible.

I mentioned this to the tenant and gave him notice of the higher rent. 

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I appreciate the suggestion to start with house hacking—it sounds like a smart strategy.

My question is, what type of agreement do we need to get this deal locked in (I thought my BP Pro membership would have some agreements, or something - not finding anything)?