Columbus has been booming lately, thanks to big tech companies like Intel ($20 billion), Meta, Amazon, and Google setting up shop here.

What is your thought on starting or purchasing an existing STR management company? 

The seller's agent mentioned they have a backup cash offer from Wedgewood (a flipper company), but the price is lower than mine, and she has to do some numbers to make it work.

I am sure someone from the company will respond to you.

I have a long list of HELOC providers, and there are companies that absolutely will do HELOCs on investment properties.Typically need 40 to 43% DTI, FICO of 620 or higher.  

If it isn't put your request in writing.Not all PM companies pad their maintenance - we do not. 

Multiple, billion dollar companies are investing substantial amounts of money into our area, such as Intel, Google, and Amazon.

I was involved in a business opportunity a few years ago where one of the partners misappropriated company funds.

It'd have to be a stellar property to still perform well enough outside of these owner use weeks.Someone gotta operate it, so guessing maybe another 20% of revenue goes to a mgmt company.  

Pennymac is a big enough company that you should be okay.