Any approval for something by an owner is a bottleneck in the process.

You should not allow any adults to reside in the property without being screened, approved by you, and on the lease.Here's a detailed guide on how to screen applicants: Application Screening Guide

I've already got:- Signed lease-  Five Day notice to pay or quit delivered by the Sheriff- Tenants Rights and Responsibilities Acknowledgement form signed by tenant acknowledging receipt of legal aid info.- Rent Ledger and payment history from the online payment service to track rent payments- Email correspondence between Landlord and Tenant regarding rent and maintenance on the property.Already had the hearing where the tenant showed up and disagreed that they owe rent. 

I just got pre-approved for a property, but finding cash-flowing deals in metro Atlanta has been tough, most are barely breaking even or showing negative cash flow.

Maybe this would also make it worthwhile to jump through the city hoops to make the basement a legal unit.Then you could maybe put a LTR in the basement who could assist with the STR in the main area.

I’m worried about legal/insurance exposure and also just generally annoyed at all the foot traffic in the u it

Deregulation Push: Streamlining housing development regulations and approval processes2.

So, that would mean as soon as the judge's date passes you know they aren't living there because they cannot legally inhabit the place anyways. 6.

The biggest challenge, more than handling maintenance, is managing tenant relationships and understanding the legal responsibilities.

Make sure it's permitted, warranted, approved by the HOA, and all that other jazz.I wonder how long it will be before the electrical grid collapses.