Option 2 - don’t allow dogs in the back yard and make them use front door and walk them down the street.  

@Andrew Street re: "Have you noticed if VRBO gave you any explanation when they finally deleted your listing?"

They were rejuvenating the downtown area and streets.

No one was allowed on the streets after 11pm.

In terms of how to start with no money-basically read every book, attend every meeting, drive every street in your target area, send mail to owners of properties.

Would love your feedback.Property OverviewAddress: 1033 37th Street, Ogden, UTDuplex (Up/Down) – Each unit 3 bed / 1 bathPurchase Price: $590,000 (about $20–30K over market)Down Payment: $65K (~11%)Financing: Assumed loan + seller carryBlended Rate: ~3.4%Condition: Turnkey, fully rentedHold Goal: 10 yearsRents and FinancingCurrent Rent: $2,965 total ($1,245 lower / $1,720 upper)Market Rent Potential: ~$3,300 totalAll-In Payment (PITI + Seller Note): $2,271/monthCash Flow: +$100/month now → +$400+ at marketFinancing Details:1st Loan (SPS): $237,879 @ 6.5% (~26 yrs left, assumed)2nd Seller Carry: $287,121 @ 0.75% interest-only (7 yrs, extendable to 10 and definitely am going to be doing that)Two separate notes → can refinance the first later without touching the carry.Note: Taxes and insurance are already included in the SPS payment.

-Just been focused on affordability on infill BTR's although will be starting a larger BTR community in the near future, not a huge deal but planning on side walks on both sides of the street, not a requirement here, but will be a nice added amenity for the community.I’ve got my own ideas and experiences, but I’d really like to hear how others are navigating the build‑to‑rent wave.

Franklin is such a growing county - I know many people who are planning their escape from Illinois financial and political mess and Tims Ford Lake area is popular for housing value and better weather than northern IL.When the time comes and you're past the redemption period on your lot, offer it to the property owners next door and other owners on the street. 

@Josh Ball @Andrew Street I thought of asking for photos (before and after) but if you have a 4 BR, 3.5 BA with 2 patios, 2-car garage, etc., isn't that a lot of photos every time (20+)?

In AZ, we had some push back on "parking" available off the street.