Stress: Being a landlord can be stressful, especially if you have to handle difficult tenants or unexpected expenses.

That’s an “unexpected” expense that we all should expect to have at certain point. 

Even with FHA though I don't know that I can fund the downpayment and still have capital to fix any unexpected issues that come with ownership.  

Even at that, if a GC is handling permitting and the entire job, my involvement would be minimal...mainly either meeting with the contractor when a problem arises such as discovery of underlying and unexpected damage, or simply walking the project for a weekly update and progress photos.

Again, depends on how many outlets and fixtures.But like everything else in the world, prices are sky high right now.

Unless we can purchase them for under 10k I have not found an outlet for them or investors that want to purchase them.  

Columbus is a top five appreciating city in the US with an unexpected mix of cash flow which is backed up by a population and job growth.

True law, and order against many is not what you hear, see, or read in many outlets.

Electric outlets every 10 feet, windows, sliding door, etc.my big concern is- to get my STR permit, are they going to make me build a new carport to replace the converted garage?

TIAYou rented out a place with ingress/egress for critters and bugs...At a minimum you should seal the place up properly.Maybe try some spray foam.https://www.homedepot.com/b/Building-Materials-Insulation-Spray-Foam-Insulation/N-5yc1vZbaxjAlso, the amp draw on the A/C should match the plug and not overload the circuit.Having an electrician run a special dedicated larger amperage plug just for A/C use might make for a safer install (fire-wise) and if you go with a bigger amperage (special plug required) outlet, renters could use a larger A/C unit to cool more of the house.For a little out of pocket you might get a much better rental.Good Luck!