That is super helpful. 

just beating all the Columbus brokers to the punch :)   personally I like Las Vegas for west coast investors..  1. some of the lowest property tax rates in the country  2. desert scape  super easy for tenants to keep up with .3. newer stock  not 50 to 100 year old stuff that is cap ex heavy. 

Buy a SFH with a super low down payment and rent out the extra bedrooms.

If it helps, my market is not super busy with STRs, but there is definitely a need as the closest hotel is 30-45 minutes away.

Maintain CommunicationMaintaining communication is like keeping the conversation going between you and someone else.In the world of real estate, it means that sellers and buyers need to keep talking to each other and exchanging information.This communication is super important during the process of buying or selling a house.Imagine you're selling your old video game console to someone.You both need to talk about things like the price, the condition of the console, and when and where you'll meet to make the exchange.If you stop talking and don't respond to messages or calls, it can make the deal fall apart.In real estate, it's the same idea but on a bigger scale.Sellers and buyers need to talk about the price of the house, any repairs that need to be done, and when the sale will happen.If communication breaks down, it can cause problems and make the deal more challenging.

The example you provided was super helpful as well.

We are super conservative on ARV's especially in this market.

There are a lot of super helpful people and great advice on this site!

Nonetheless, this interest in starting up in RE and becoming an investor has consumed ALOT of my thinking space lately and I am just super eager to learn more into it!

I don't blame you for looking to play abroad as I understand the Australian market isn't super lucrative for investors.