That tells me that you're taking precautions necessary to hedge your bet.

Columbus, Ohio is definitely one of the strongest bets — its metro population is well over 500K, median home prices are still around $300K, and the market has a strong mix of rental demand, positive cash flow potential, and long-term appreciation.

If DTI is an issue as you say, then the DSCR might be your best bet, but most DSCR programs aren't set up for a renovation.

I think your best bet would be to get it tented asap.  

I'd be willing to bet that with your current rental, you'd be able to find some sort of funding for your next purchase.

Quote from @Deborah Wodell: Your best bet is networking in your local area and trying a JV Deal. 

When you do STR rentals for those months in your slow season, I bet you have lots of empty days. 

Your best bet is going to be house hacking a duplex or similar, but with the current prices of rent in Marquette city/township and the cost of the houses, it's very difficult to find a good deal.

Bet all of it on the Browns to win the Super Bowl.

I would say 99.9% of these calls /emails go ignored because they come across as spamIf you do not have a specific message with a way you can assist them and an opportunity that has already been fully vetted with all the numbers then it’s a waste of our time.Your best bet is to go to conferences, and prior to the conference check out who is attending and set up some meetings at the conference in advance to meet them in person.