I always get an inspection and usually a radon test as it is prevalent where I live.

Zoning for 3+ units are less prevalent, but you can find them. 

@Brian PloszayHaving traveled to many parts of the US, I am mystified by the levels of obvious poverty prevalent in those places despite what is termed as “cheaper housing”.

The anti landlord rhetoric is strong and the discussion of housing being a human right is becoming more and more prevalant as covid lingers and service industry jobs keep dwindling. 

I suspect it better now.. but I can for sure see this happening.Also keep in mind real estate transactional Fraud is FAR more prevalent in those markets and back east than in our markets. 

Here I got to learn how prevalent old knob and tube wiring could be in older houses.

Investor friendly eviction laws more prevalent in southeast vs midwest? 

The prevalence of these types of deals is directly correlated to the market conditions.

This has become more prevalent as I now have a one year old who is starting to run around.Would a better/more appropriate well cap be a sufficient solution or do I need to look into filling the well (if that's even a possibility)?

In my experience guest staying in STR don't care too much about the belongings in the house and the wear and tear is more prevalent than with renters.