Visible dirt/dust on almost every surface, trash (including Q-tips) left on bathroom floor, toilet not cleaned, food splatter around kitchen, smudges on walls, windows and mirrors, list goes on... 

There are sometimes longer escrows, around 30-45 days, the pest inspection which you mentioned, and sometimes certain safety issues that need to be repaired.

The numbers look good all around, my lingering question mark is around general safety of the area.

Ensure your property complies with all local health and safety codes.

Finally, I look at housing starts, price points, infrastructure and safety - both cities are comparable, although Huntsville seems a bit better.

Consider safety, proximity to amenities, rental demand, and property condition when searching for a property. 

So, if the mess isn't going to attract pests like food waste and it isn't causing damage like pet urine then it may not be an issue worth letting yourself be bothered about. 5.

It’s because weighing out our food and exercising is “too much”

The government grossly overstimulated the economy, increased the money supply by 40%, and caused record inflation (in housing, food, energy, everything).

Has rent control worked anywhere on the planet or fails every time in the short & long-term.Why not have price control on college tuition, food, interest rates, new vehicle prices and energy ?