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

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. 

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.

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.

Which utilities can I legally require the tenant to pay?

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.

Hi Peter —Generally speaking, it’s difficult to get a definitive answer on the legality of rent-by-the-room in single-family residential zones around metro Atlanta.

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

Tax deed is a high‑reward, high‑risk lane: titles can be messy, redemption windows vary, and you often can’t inspect, so you win by mastering one county’s rules, running conservative ARV/rent comps, and budgeting for quiet title plus unknown repairs.