If not on a state road, a muncipal permit is also usually required. 

Instead of having multiple SFH or duplexes that would potentially require a more hands on approach?

My lease requires professional carpet cleaning, which would cost more than $500 for a home of that size.Yes, it's reasonable to reduce the cost because she was such a long-term tenant.

My suggestions:* Requiring code compliance and safety equipment is absolutely valid and should be part of the regulations* Requiring owners live within 15 miles is not necessary since poor hosts whether they're local or distant will violate the 3-5 warning system and earn a suspension.

However, required downpayments were typically 40-50%, and would be difficult without a residency visa.

@John Jacobs I require my borrowers to have policies that cover replacement cost. 

Holding a license requires fees.  

Seems like there are a lot of individuals in this boat  -  especially in my sons line of work  - which is lighting and tech for special events and music tours.

2) Their contractor must be properly licensed and insured and we require copies of all this.

I finished all the degree requirements only to discover I was extremely burned out and had to complete another year of electives to satisfy a minimum number of credits at that university.