Know exactly what you are planning.Federal flood map here put the address in and find out if you need that extra costhttps://msc.fema.gov/portal/homeGet an insurance quote for hazard and flood if required and know exactly where you stand before making an offer.A property listed for sale almost a year is overpriced.

It can only protect you if you are honest, a landlord who keeps health and safety codes up, you have great insurance, you never mix the money, and you are lucky.

The Nest thermostats have this feature, they call it a "safety temperature".

@Ryan Fox @Kevin SobiloOur lease does state:"Tenant may not infringe upon the quiet enjoyment right or safety of other tenants through disturbances including but not limited to TVs, stereos, musical instruments, other loud noises, heavy walking, or other disturbing actions."

If you ever find yourself under contract on another property with an FPE panel, I'd recommend having the seller replace it prior to closing as it's a well known and documented safety issue; textbook inspection objection item.  

Flippers who show they make safety and energy effiecent changes as well as install beautiful granite, etc...and seem like nice, decent people...would probably give an appraiser the confidence to appraise on the high end of a range.

With our VA "safety rails" removed, I read through David Greene's books Long-Distance Real Estate investing and purchased a multifamily property in Illinois.

I contacted the city of Edmonton and was informed that moving a mobile home is treated the same as building a new home, and all the following applies:Development Permit ApplicationCombined Building, Mechanical PermitBuilding & Mech Safety CodesWiring Electrical PermitUnderground Service Cable PermitElectrical Safety CodesConstruction Water Rates 44¢/$1000 Construction Value Sanitary Sewer Trunk ChargeLot Grading FeeTo my knowledge, unlike a new home, all we would be doing is reconnecting the infrastructure, and considering that no modifications are to be made to the existing plumbing, electrical, sewer or the lot itself, so do all those permits apply? 

And that would give you a margin of safety.

While I can't definitively say which are the absolute top 5 zip codes in Columbus, I can help you narrow your search for Class A neighborhoods that offer a good balance of rental cash flow, low vacancy rates, safety, and strong school systems.Some promising areas to consider based on general market research include New Albany (43064), known for excellent schools, safety, and strong rental demand, although cash flow might be lower due to higher property values.