That way you will insure you have warranty on the property, it is nice and desirable and built up to the new codes and has what the consumers like nowadays.

Quote from @Theresa McGallicher: I have researched this topic extensively on Bigger Pockets and elsewhere and I am still struggling to understand the tax code. 

My info comes from my own attorney, as well as the Ohio Revised Code Section 5321.16 | Procedures for security deposits.

In general the further west you go in that zip code the class location improves.

I would not use zip code to determine neighborhood class in any state. 

Many of the neighborhoods are still worth the investment, though they do struggle with seasonality.What specific ZIP code are you considering?

Hello, I wanted to get feedback and thoughts from Investors and Real Estate professional on a potential tool that would use machine learning and AI to create scores or ratings on real estate markets at the zip code level.

See https://library.municode.com/tx/killeen/codes/code_of_ordinancesChapter 26 is known as "City of Killeen Subdivision and Property Development Regulations."

Four months ago, we bought a house in Decatur, zip code 30032.We thought we had everything sorted when we hired a contractor to rehab the house.

Converting into a duplex could be a good idea after you move out, but once again, I would double check and triple check zoning ordinances and codes to be compliant.