I liked the podcast, and wanted to supplement it with additional education. 

They can provide insights into whether locking in a new rate now could be advantageous or if other financial strategies could make holding the property more viable.Additionally, consider the overall financial picture, including your ability to cover the mortgage without the rental income covering all expenses.

Thanks for your insight.

Huntsville is a very popular market (and there are short direct flights from DC too), but I would encourage you to take a look in Florence and Muscle Shoals, Alabama where we manage.If you are interested in the Shoals area, I can help you with insights regarding economic vibrancy, market dynamics, investment strategy, high-ranking public-school systems, etc... and a turn-key experience by helping you find an investment and managing it too.

If the tenant creates additional charges, I deduct from their deposit.

Since we are in the midst of a current "soap opera" on another thread, we might as well revive this thread and wake up some bears.For additional context on the above matter 👆 along with a lot of back and forth, please click on this link - https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1089655-warning-dont-use-ohio-cash-flow-unless-you-want-to-lose-thousands-of-dollars?

In addition to what others have said.I think the temporary buydowns make the most sense right now. 2/1 buydown was already mentioned, there's also the 3/2/1 and just the 1 as (rarely used options).I think the big advantage right now is the furniture and remodel budget.

She is ill prepared to efficiently deal with the $30k of additional repairs.  

I think it depends on how comfortable you want your tenants to be, but me personally I wouldn't add it.

there are tools like STR insights, bnbcalc and airdna that can help identify a good market but ultimately a lot of your success will come down to location and how well the property is managed.