I am all ears if anyone can lend some suggestions; however, after wasting thousands of dollars on DEV costs, I want to share my journey to help others.

You might also be a good candidate for a small boutique hotel, an operator looking to retire will often entertain seller financing on fair terms and you could likely qualify for a SBA loan to help with your vision. 

if you look at land development and new construction in columbus please reach out I'd love to help explain the process 

To learn more about the space and discover the opportunities, difficulties, ups and downs of being a host as well as funding my STR in the future, I have been organizing and building a co-hosting company with hopes of helping hosts relieve stress while at the same time discovering what it means to own an STR and what it takes to have happy guests.

Customer service is very helpful as well.

That can help with getting more out of the property if you made any improvements from when you purchased it.

I would Not do what I did without help and attempt it alone.

I wish I could be better help on specifics, but this is just the start of the process.

This is very helpful.

While I am not based there, I'd be happy to help where I can and connect you with someone who is out there.