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I’m currently in the final stages of completing my Alabama Home Builders License and looking to shadow an experienced builder through a few key parts of the construction process — primarily foundation w...

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I advise that you seek opinions of two or three competent tax experts specializing in real estate.

I own 20 rental properties in Texas, all currently insured with a single provider. However, the company is small and not reliable, so I am looking to switch to a more trustworthy insurance company that offers reasonab...

A reasonable modification refers to a physical change made to a rental unit or common area that allows a person with a disability to fully use and enjoy the premises.Examples of Reasonable Modifications:Installing a ramp or grab bars in a bathroom.Lowering countertops, peepholes, or light switches for wheelchair access.Widening doorways or removing carpet for mobility devices.Adding visual doorbells or smoke alarms for tenants who are hearing-impaired.Landlord Responsibility:The landlord must allow the modification if it’s reasonable and necessary.For federally funded housing (like HUD or Tax Credit properties), the landlord is usually responsible for the cost of the modification.For private or market-rate housing, the landlord may require the tenant to pay for the modification and restore the unit to its original condition upon move-out (if the change affects future marketability).The landlord can ask for plans and proof that the work will be done safely and professionally.Tenant Responsibility:The tenant is responsible for paying for and arranging the modification (unless the property receives federal assistance).The tenant must obtain the landlord’s approval before work begins.The tenant may be asked to restore the unit when vacating, depending on state or local law.Best Practices for LandlordsRespond to all accommodation or modification requests in writing and in a timely manner.Keep a Reasonable Accommodation/Modification Request Log for compliance records.Train leasing staff and maintenance teams on Fair Housing requirements.Post a notice or add a clause in your lease about Fair Housing rights for transparency.Final ThoughtsReasonable accommodations and modifications are not “special treatment” — they are legal rights designed to ensure equal access to housing.

I would also suggest you maybe seek out a bigger wholesale or flipping outfit in your area that can bring you on and you can learn from them and then take those skills to do your own thing! 

I'd have preventative treatments with a licensed vendor consistently, as often as it takes to mitigate the issue regardless of cost.

Rather than overextend and risk a misstep on a scale that could set me back years, I intentionally seek experienced partners or mentors who already possess the track record, relationships, and infrastructure for 50–200+ unit assets.By bringing them into the deal as co-GP or capital partners, I gain immediate access to their expertise and balance sheet while still retaining meaningful equity and full transparency into the process.

There are too many that try to find ways to weasel out of paying rent.I would start by seeking outside help. 

It is better to seek recommendations or call companies that do not follow the traditional model.We do not follow this model due to the pit falls.