STR's, if done right, are viable long term investments meant to cash flow at a reasonable enough level to properly maintain and improve them. 

With a backup plan, and proper (extensive) legal docs, much of the risk can be mitigated.

I do have one question - I have a partner and we are looking into getting a properly together.

Imagine if he does a perfect install job, but the unit catches fire anyway?

All kitchens were professionally installed and the building is in great condition.

As @Patrick Drury mentioned- the West Side does not have any POS areas (besides Lakewood, but it's only needed for previously non-owner occupied/rental properties) Something else to consider in Cleveland proper is Lead Safe Testing ..

Termite protection installation fee11. 

Investing in real estate means your money is backed by tangible property....assuming you do it properly.

Now if it was definitely a single unit and only she could do it and it was properly labled it would be on her.

You have to properly vet and perform thorough due diligence (which I didn't do a couple years ago when I first jumped in).