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James Guillot Do you allow pets? Why or why not?
7 November 2025 | 7 replies
One the other hand, in areas that are more suburban or rural, large and high energy breeds don't seem to be as much of a problem and would be more likely to be covered in a pet deposit.I understand that much of it has more to do with the owners than the animal.
Harsh Patel Would you rent to someone with 3 prior evictions if they offer higher rent?
6 November 2025 | 64 replies
Are you sure these aren't emotional support animals?
John Friendas Loans Mid Renovations
4 November 2025 | 3 replies
Mid-renovation is a different animal, but we've done many of them.
Lakita Woodson Understanding Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable Modifications
3 November 2025 | 2 replies
These changes don’t involve physical alterations to the property but instead adjust how housing services or policies are administered.Examples of Reasonable Accommodations:Allowing a service animal or emotional support animal in a “no pets” community.Providing a reserved parking space closer to the resident’s unit for someone with mobility limitations.Permitting rent payment by mail or online for a resident who has trouble visiting the office.Extending rental deadlines temporarily due to hospitalization or disability-related delays.Landlord Responsibility:Landlords must approve reasonable requests that do not create an undue financial or administrative burden.Requests should be handled promptly and confidentially.You may request verification of the disability or need for the accommodation (especially if it’s not obvious), but you cannot ask about the details of the disability itself.Tenant Responsibility:The tenant must make the request (verbally or in writing) and explain how the accommodation relates to their disability.The tenant must continue to follow all lease terms unrelated to the accommodation.What Is a Reasonable Modification?
Mark Soreco Alternatives to Full-service Property Management
10 November 2025 | 8 replies
Hi @Mark SorecoIn recent year it has been an overflowing of digital property management companies, many of which are not making any many and constantly investing in customer acquisition, that is the main reason that you see so low coat on their offering.If you go to stablish digital property management like belong home you will see that prices are similar than a local property management and they make you save many offering you additional services at no cost.You have to evaluate what would it be the additional work that you will have to do to get at the same level than the local PM.You have to analyze this as a business owner like any other services that you will buy from a service provider.
Bruce Tieu What’s Been the Hardest Part of Managing Your Airbnb or STR?
10 November 2025 | 8 replies
You get a lot of wild animals with cabin rentals in the Smokies. 
Emily B. Dog issue (rookie investor)
30 October 2025 | 4 replies
I'm fine with pets that haven't bitten or attacked a person or another animal but would definitely add lease addendum including that she will need to immediately pick up dog waste and with a reasonable monthly fee.  
Jermaine Lindsay My Tips for buying 1st House Hack!
23 October 2025 | 7 replies
I am looking to house hack after college and these are all great considerations to have when doing a house hack, especially the animal aspect as well.
Harsh Patel Digital Property Managers vs Local PM in Oklahoma – Worth Saving 6% or Risky Move?
10 November 2025 | 10 replies
I'll focus my answer in digital property management vs local property management.In recent year it has been an overflowing of digital property management companies, many of which are not making any many and constantly investing in customer acquisition, that is the main reason that you see so low coat on their offering.If you go to stablish digital property management like belong home you will see that prices are similar than a local property management and they make you save many offering you additional services at no cost.You have to evaluate what would it be the additional work that you will have to do to get at the same level than the local PM.You have to analyze this as a business owner like any other services that you will buy from a service provider. 
Donald Paul Property Management Keeping entire Security Deposit - See below - San Diego
19 October 2025 | 6 replies
Full Paint walls/ceilings (2 coats) 1 $400.00 Refinish kitchen cabinets 1 $100.00 Replace all blinds 1 $180.00 Replace two light bulbs 1 $30.00 Touch up paint tub 1 $60.00 Replace shower rod 1 $30.00 Replace liv room screen/re screen sliding door 1 $120.00 Repair closet doors 1 $120.00 Bathroom sink replacement 1 $350.00 Full clean unit 1 $410.00 Notes: Subtotal $1,800.00 CA recently (this year) implemented very strict security deposit laws.