Flood way designation?

You don't buy it for a designated hospitality purpose.  100% agree here.

You could also use tile - though not my personal aesthetic choice.

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.

5) How much revenue are the top 3-5 places similar to yours doing in the area, and could you beat them with amenities, design, location, etc?

If you feel you really want something more special for a nicer flip or something, get a design consultation from someone local who can give you a whole color scheme for the house that will make things pop. 

I will soon be operating a medium-term rental in a small city in Ohio. While there are certainly no vacationers here, there are a good amount of people that use short-term rentals for contract work for 1-3 months. I'm...

Do you use forms or what is your design? 

The addition of a private balcony and standout interior design further elevated its appeal to both short-term and long-term tenants.

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