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I went ahead and accepted them, and in the lease they both signed, he is the primary, because her income and credit score would have disqualified her to rent alone.Two months after they moved in, he called me and said they were having relationship problems and she kicked him out the house.  

According to HUD guidelines, they should provide you a letter from a healthcare professional, licensed in your state, indicating the need for an ESA, and mentioning an ongoing relationship.  

I enjoy the creative and relationship aspect of being an agent.

Lastly I’d add that there are some bigger Facebook communities you can join and build relationships and network in that should help as well.

I highly, highly, highly suggest developing a relationship with a really good local agent that understands real estate investing.

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Hello Bryn,I always suggest getting as much done to the home prior to placing a tenant because this will help you to avoid a laundry list of maintenance requests and will also help you start off on a good relationship with your tenants.

There have been some changes that allow for a more 1:1 relationship with some of the local mentors.

You know things are really great between me and my contractor when I move everything from just a business relationship into a very personal relationship.