However, these resources often oversimplify or completely ignore the crucial steps that you've identified:Accurately calculating After Repair Value (ARV) based on true comparables.Creating a detailed and realistic rehab estimate beyond a simple per-square-foot guess.Factoring in all the other costs like closing costs, holding costs, and profit spreads.This oversimplification leads to a "throw it at the wall and see what sticks" mentality.

As all fees and services are of late a bit more scrutinized in the Real Estate Industry, I feel it's more important than ever for the Property Management Industry to finds way to shift mentality. 

Are there any other people currently prioritizing design over income/functionality (that isn't already a multimillionaire)?

Don't get anxious and try to do mental gymnastics to create a good deal in your mind.

Same principles can apply in Florida: define if you’re prioritizing monthly income or long-term equity growth, then shape your box around that.

I'm exploring furnished rentals that would appeal to: *Airline crew near CMH*Traveling professionals or contractors working downtown or near hospitalsI'd really appreciate any local insight on:*Neighborhoods in Columbus where MTRs perform well*Areas to prioritize (or avoid) for this type of rental*What tenant types you're seeing the strongest demand from in Columbus*Platforms or tools that have worked well for you (Furnished Finder, Airbnb, etc.)Thanks in advance for any advice from those investing in or around Columbus!

Circle back and increased contributions to TSP toward maxing outBased on that and where I am in my investing journey, should I prioritize building retirement accounts early or focus more aggressively on saving cash to get into real estate within the next 3-4 months?

But with that said.Do an LLC with the Operating agreement spelling out everything.Death, divorce, mental capacity, took to long, won’t sell the property, who decides to sell, can’t refi outside the LLC, bankruptcy, cost overruns, your labor costs, 1st lien, 2nd lien positions, etc etc how can a deal get screwed up???

Our State school for mental handicap is being shut down after about 150 years.  

However, I'd also recommend you consider your ability to have "boots on the ground" in each market or your ability to get to each market (driving or non-stop flight) as part of your analysis/prioritization.