Columbus is pretty lax on regulations for STRs. 

There’s nothing wrong with focusing on making money from a trade that runs parallel to real estate, like  plumbing does or can.

The electrical, plumbing, and HVAC will probably need to be updated.

And for those wondering if we have indoor plumbing and central AC, Huntsville actually has the most PHDs per capita in America as well due to all the NASA and tech relocating to the area!

So what I’m thinking of doing is to get a carpet repair company out there to restretch the carpet since she stated that it’s a safety concern and then I will get a new tub, surround and plumbing fixtures because it actually could become a problem down the road.

Also, make sure you know the regulations. 

In Portland, Oregon, where Chroma Property Management operates, that's an area of regulation, so it's worth looking into requirements in your market.

Most of our properties are mid term rentals due to local regulations.

You are in one of the heaviest regulated, litigious places on earth and need to know that the contract you use has been proven in court.

These days there are more and more municipal regulations that make me look elsewhere.