Taking that leap, even when things feel messy or borderline ridiculous, can lead to incredible opportunities and learning. 

Quote from @Simone Montague-Jackson: Afternoon, I currently live in Austin, and although I don't have any legal issues, I would like to find someone in the city or nearby who offers affordable help for landlords and real estate investors. 

The thing that sticks out and this is your personal preference but please consider protecting your primary home funds if you are not legally married.

If its a legal triplex and its non conforming , it sounds like you dont need a zoning variance , sounds like has been done .

Keep posting pls I want to hear how this comes out for you.Charlotte, totally get what you mean, this stuff gets messy fast once you have flips, rentals, and different states in the mix.Quick tax note though: the S Corp isn’t really about hitting $50K total… it’s about having around $50K net profit from active income like flips.

Which utilities can I legally require the tenant to pay?

The process can get messy fast, but building the right system helps you scale in the long run. 

Depending on your board, this could actually be viewed as a violation and potentially lead to a fine or complaint, especially if the PM has a valid brokerage license or exclusive listing rights for any property they manage.Put simply — the PM’s agreement with the owner is a legally binding contract, just like your buyer’s or listing agreement.

It’s smart that you’re working with a professional who coordinates with an attorney; trying to handle it on your own can get messy and risky legally.

That keeps things safe, legal, and clean for everyone.