I am a broker associate and own a vacation rental furnishing company in the area. 

I would continue to look at other houses in your price point and try and build up your cash reserves.

Also, when done properly, the buyer takes out an insurance policy that states if the due on sale clause is called, then the insurance company will pay the mortgage company and originate and hold a loan on the existing terms. 

"How I Built This" by NPR features interviews with successful entrepreneurs discussing the stories behind their companies.

I am buying a Short term rental this year but will be using a property management company only for this year, which prohibits me from claiming bonus depreciation. 

I've linked a few companies below you can call and ask questions. 

Does anyone know a good property management company to recommend in the area of Columbus, GA? 

This is a franchise and I reached out to the home company in the past and was told it was a franchisee issue and not theirs. 

Some roofing companies will include removal/replacement of panels after the shingles are replaced and some won't touch it.

In fact, I see lots of the outlying suburban towns adopting their own rental license fees, so the city is certainly going to continue theirs.