I’ve signed a legal lease with them to protect their housing, but I’m still stuck pursuing the original buyers for breach of contract, trespassing, and damages.At this point:I’ve paid a $5,000 legal retainerThe buyers owe over $18,000 in missed paymentsDamages include a kicked-in door, scratched interior doors from pets, damaged siding, and HVAC tamperingAnd now they’ve taken up “residency” in the basement when the original buyers tried to call the cops on the ones living in the property due to not receiving payments from AirBnB anymore (because they are paying me directly).

Pets allowed?

A herd of destructive pets, and on.

As for advice, what about pets?

Dispose of all rubbish, garbage, and waste in a clean and sanitary manner – at reasonable intervals – and assume all costs of extermination and fumigation for infestation caused by tenant; not feed straying pets or animals; not temporarily host pets.

Mention income requirements or no-pet rules upfront.

Lease violations going unnoticed Unauthorized occupants, pets, subletting, property damage developing over time.Vacancy costs mounting Every day vacant while you coordinate showings remotely costs money; can't do quick turnarounds.No local advocate during disputes Code violations, neighbor complaints, tenant disputes, neighbor complaints, city inspections, you're fighting battles by phone.These problems don't exist in isolation.

It's in Wilson, that's the problem.Look at Raleigh, any house that isn't in a primo location all cash or low leverage, is just sitting like your pet rock.

My previous listings were hostel-style( arbitrage lease) , and my current vision is the same vibe: private rooms with a strong focus on being extra pet-friendly, given that I am a K9 trainer.My W2 income is about $40K a year (as a remote leasing agent for apartment complexes in Florida).

And if you’ve got any unique perks like walkability, nearby coffee shops, or being in a quieter pocket of the city, make sure you highlight those.If you’re open to it, offering a little flexibility (like being pet-friendly or including internet) can help too.