I have not nor would I invest in ODC and RE: my comment - I was focusing in on the fact they are now offering a private credit fund, which is a very different business/investment VS. a syndication, and so I'm advising that potential investors should be wary of this.

I've never done any Sacramento STR loans and only been hit up for one potential financing opportunity there.

Although there is potential profit in this kind of profit, there is also more risk associated as the repair costs can pile up quickly and create a scenario where you have invested more into the property than the repaired property would actually be worth. 

There are going to be potential issues with tenants anywhere.

I've had a couple OOS investors ask about ADU potential in our market... not sure what hurdles there might be with the city (permitting, zoning, or otherwise).

There's so much growth potential in Columbus Ohio and the best way I can characterize this market is it provides good positive cash flow but amazing appreciation potential.

What's the condition, what's rent potential, is it in appreciating or depreciating area? 

Negotiating Price: What’s a reasonable offer given the current income and potential for more?

We could build larger, but there will be less Buyers and the home can potentially sit for longer and holding costs get expensive.Not saying building larger is wrong, but just giving you our reasoning for our home size.But I do 100% agree with you. 

How can we best protect ourselves from potential retaliation and property damage?