Financially, the numbers make sense, but I need to have a proper inspection since this is my first home (and I'm going unrepresented) and the house is built in 1915 with some renovations that were clearly done by the investor selling the property rather than a professional.Question: Although  previous owner has owned the property for 3 years and rented to tenants previously, should I be concerned that the legal zoning is only for SFH?

If the rental is more than a day trip to visit schedule some time to inspect the rental in the first 1,3,6 months.

- Initial paperwork and chasing overworked caseworkers to process it, so tenant can move in- Helping the tenant complete & turn in their required paperwork to start the lease- Annual S8 inspections, which tenants often make difficult to schedule- Dealing with silly maintenance requests because tenant too lazy to change lightbulbs, etc.- Getting tenants to agree to rent increases and turning in all the required paperwork to caseworker, then, you guessed it, chasing them to process it- Dealing with the tenant's "entitlement attitude" that they don't have to follow the terms of the lease, so they move in other individuals and/or get pets without permission.So, a good PMC will charge something more to manage a S8 tenant/property - either a higher percentage or a one-time or annual fee.

It seems most cabins typically need something (or will), some you find during an inspection, others you hear from guests, and then you need to be prepared to repair it ASAP.

The city’s diverse economy and growing population create a steady stream of tenants, and the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) works well with landlords, making inspections and rent payments a smooth process.

Property managers oversee repairs and inspections, ensuring that minor issues don’t become costly repairs down the line.

She did not come for the appraisal or the inspection. 

When a property is sold it triggers an inspection to get the property up to code.

You should have someone local who can drive by to check on the property, respond to emergencies, conduct regular inspections, etc.

For example, the local government rental inspection walks through and finds no issues.