I would say air on the side of caution.  

They built a pole barn structure, air conditioned it, strung up some lights and trendy decor and host baby showers or weddings almost every weekend. 

There are several STR's on AiR B&B that do not abide this; are they likely operating outside of permits or does the county make exceptions?

Alternatively, you can offer more such as central air when the competition doesn't have it.Avoid areas with a lot of new rental deliveries.

Many properties in Macon lack central heat and air which I feel is a "must-have" amenity in GA.

If mold remediation is done by a handyman without air sampling or post-remediation testing, it can lead to issues during the sale.

For Guys the main things that come to mind are: 1) Property damage2) Neighbor complaints3) NOT calling about repairs that need to be made4) Prolonged turnover times For Girls they are:1) Parental involvement/helicopter parents2) Pest control 3) Security issues (i.e. house is broken into)4) Roommate dramaBoth can be incredibly difficult to deal with for sure.

Affordability is about 1:3So yeah on the surface it looks like a big difference, but there's a lot of things not controlled for in the stats- There were a crazy amount of houses built in the years just after the war, so housing stock was easy to come by everywhere;- Homes had nowhere near the kind of features they have now - 2 car garages, dishwashers, OTC microwaves, W/D hookups, high efficiency windows, central heat & air conditioning, etc - all those doodads and niceties drive up the cost of housing;- Fewer mortgages were 30 year, so homeowners had to pay (relatively) higher monthly payments;- Rentals were almost exclusively apartments, so there was more supply for buyers;ETCI think these things tend to be more stories that make for good press but aren't really that grounded in reality overall.

Yes, a water softener could help prolong the life of your plumbing fixtures and appliances.

Wynd detectors are usually good for air quality, their effectiveness specifically for detecting marijuana smoke can vary, as they aren’t designed solely for this purpose.