It could unintentionally discourage good tenants or push them toward not disclosing pets at all.If your goal is to cover risk, I’d recommend leaning on the one-time fee and doing annual inspections.

David Greene unintentionally got a lot of people in trouble, his book is making it sound too easy and totally ignores the human element of contractors, PMs and tenants. 

Let’s call a duck a duck.Ironically/unintentionally, they have/are injecting resources in these low-income neighborhoods.

Sticking to your approval criteria and treating everyone the same thwarts that from happening even unintentionally. 

I want to build a helpful tool without stumbling into any unintentional ethical or legal landmines.Thanks in advance!

It’s crucial to stay updated on fair housing laws to avoid any discriminatory practices unintentionally.

Owners may unintentionally (or otherwise) make decisions that violate these laws, putting both themselves and your management company at legal risk.Second, your existing screening process, which prioritizes objectivity by approving the first qualified applicant, is there to maintain consistency, minimize liability, and protect your team’s credibility.

But the renovations (which included a second story and a new roof) triggered a full reassessment of their home’s value, from $650K to over $4.4M based on surrounding sales, not the cost of construction.Here’s what made it worse:A neighboring property sold for $4.9M—all cash—right before their reassessment.All-cash buyers have flooded the market in their ZIP code (62% of transactions in 2023), driving up comps and pushing appraisals higher.Even though they appealed, the county cited Florida law: substantial improvements = new construction = full market reassessment.This isn’t just a sob story, it’s a wake-up call for investors and homeowners.Key Takeaways:Renovations can backfire if you're not careful with how improvements affect property tax laws in your state.All-cash buyers can unintentionally raise your comps—and your tax burden—overnight.Don’t assume local protections will stay in place if you “work around” them—confirm everything in writing before starting.Talk to local appraisers, attorneys, and tax consultants before making major changes to homesteaded or long-held properties.This couple now faces losing the home they’ve loved for over 20 years—not because they overleveraged, but because the system wasn’t built for people trying to stay put.Would love to hear from others:Have you seen property tax surprises like this?

The fire department's incident report says that the fire was unintentional.

Understanding these nuances will help you leverage DSCR loans effectively without unintentionally limiting your ability to qualify for traditional financing down the road.