In DFW, focus on submarkets with job growth, strong rental demand, and manageable property taxes areas like Garland, Mesquite, or parts of Arlington often strike that balance.

Especially with the stronger income that co-living properties typically generate, you may have enough cash flow buffer to opt for a 15- or 20-year mortgage and benefit from faster principal paydown and interest savings.In some cases, more flexible alternatives can strike a better balance.

I became a member two years ago, striking zero deals.

I’m trying to strike a balance between being fair to long-term tenants and finally moving this property toward financial sustainability.

While it's completely reasonable to implement pet fees to cover potential wear and tear or additional cleaning, the structure should strike a balance between protecting your property and remaining accessible to qualified tenants.Here are a few considerations:One-Time Fee: A $350 non-refundable fee per pet might feel steep in a low-rent context.

and 3 strike violation means permit will be revoked. 

Now picture that, some screw-ball randomly knocks at your door and strikes up a conversation asking such idiotic things. 

It's the swans that will wipe you out.Secondly, as I said in my previous post, when swams strike.

It's been a good experience, very eye opening for me as well as financially nice, and of course, there have been unexpected issues (ie, no matter how sad a situation seems to be, have a 1 strike late payment policy!)

I think asking about how to strike that balance is a great question for discussion at this webinar Becca!!