These are all great points to consider.

A broker shall not be responsible for supervising, nor shall the licensee be responsible for operating, within the scope of the brokerage or within the requirements of this chapter, activities that would be considered property management, including leasing, maintenance, and repair, so long as the real estate being managed is "individually owned" or "entity-owned" as defined below:(1) "individually owned" real estate is real property in which the licensee holds an ownership interest; and(2) "entity-owned" real estate is real property owned by a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or trust, within which entity the licensee holds an ownership interest as an owner, trustee, partner, or officer, or in another beneficiary capacity.

@Jason Burkart To maximize tax benefits, consider buying the property as a rental and leasing it to your mother at fair market value (FMV).

If you stage, consider a virtual stage.  

If it's on the higher side you may want to consider it for mid-term or long term rental, but if most stays are below 30 it can be viable for short-term! 

Absolutely, real estate can still be a smart investment—even in this market—and the Panhandle is one of the best areas to consider right now.

Hi Matt,Madison Plumbing (256-895-0466), J Henry Plumbing (256-585-5483), and Boydstun Plumbing (256-400-9606) are all great options to consider, and they’re within about 30 minutes of Huntsville.

He claims to be Christian Based, but only rips poor customers like myself.

These things should NEVER be considered in an educational program much less a program that has self serving owners with over-hyped experience and credentials.Students have been squeezed out of deals that their coaches are involved with.

You could even consider a condo with an established HOA that’s STR-friendly—it can simplify maintenance and management.A Few Other Things to Note: Documentation is everything.