Exactly... @youngboldone if you can't host at your place, ask him to come to your hotel in Columbus for an overnight and send him a booking fee for him to know you're for real. You can always fly him to you in Columbus too.
Even better next time he come to your state why don't you go to the city he's staying for an overnight at his hotel. Also send a booking fee for him to keep the time clear and know you are coming.