Investors should fully understand that Section 8 is not a cure-all for Class C & D tenant challenges, it's just trading one set of problems for another.We see too many investors not doing enough research to fully understand all this and making naïve investing decisions.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in CMX-2 and CMX-2.5 districts, if the green roof conditions set forth at § 14-602(7) are met, then the foregoing maxima and minima shall not apply, and a minimum of 360 sq. ft. of lot area is required per dwelling unit.

If MN is set up the same way, I would keep on top of it so you don't get a surprise later (or at least can deduct from their deposit).  

For anyone else, have you experienced a similar pricing structure when setting up STRs apart from HTVR?

Almost by street and in some cases exactly that.

He has invited me to go out to Dallas-Fort Worth to view possible purchases (before I go I'll make a list of what exactly to look for in those properties). 

Setting up a simple bookkeeping system now pays off in a big way, and this is something many investors struggle with.Start small and scale: Your first property is going to be a learning opportunity, so you've got the right mindset by focusing on a manageable house-hack or rental.

Exactly.

I am a little further in the game let me know if you want to set up some sort of accountability to help achieve our goals together. 

That’s exactly what makes Columbus so compelling right now.