That could be a great way to find and stay engaged with local investors, realtors and opportunities. http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsYou can also search for other investors or brokers in the markets you're pursuing, and follow their journey on Bigger Pockets here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersBest of luck to you and look forward to following your success on BP!

or "oh yes I know the place you are staying at now, how much is your rent?"

It’s been a tamer and mellower market this summer with houses staying on the market longer, but is really a function of price point.

That could be a great way to find and stay engaged with local investors, realtors and opportunities. http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsYou can also search for other investors or brokers (or even real estate attorneys) in any of the markets you're pursuing, and follow their journey on Bigger Pockets here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersBest of luck to you and look forward to following your success on BP!

Just don’t settle and try and skew the numbers, stay firm and be ready to walk.

Take all of the "stay away" recommendations with a grain of salt.  

I know of Sell & Stay-but they don’t do business in Ohio.

@Elenis C. many areas that have inspections, require that window must stay up on their own.

Check out the guest's verifications and past reviews (from hosts about them, and from them about properties in which they've stayed).

I would recommend staying out of the inner city, urban core.