@Kristjan MeitzFor out-of-state properties, a property management company is recommended for tenant relations, repairs, rent collection, and compliance with local landlord laws.

An insurance broker explained this to me in the past as the law of  large numbers which suggests if a a carrier has significant enough exposure in a market the probability of claims arising will be more consistent with probabilities calculated in their underwriting than a when a smaller sample size were to exist.

I was turned down by all of the companies that are often mentioned here (Proper, Steadily, Foremost, American Modern) and many others. 

It was amusing to see her realize that her rental properties were outperforming the 401(k) she had through her job at the law firm.

I went to the Town Hall and asked if they had a law on the books and spoke with an individual who said my municipality has a "love hate relationship" with vacation rentals. 

The outcome will depend on the CCRs, local laws, and the willingness of the HOA to fight it.The reality is that for $500 a year, it's probably not worth you having a lawyer look into it unless you can get other landlords together on it.

Their rationale is based on Illinois law, where security deposits must be held in a separate account and accrue interest if held over 6 months.

Attorney is Heyman Law office in Cincinnati.Any insight is appreciated!

She owns a home 45 minutes away, with a $1100 mortgage payment and potential rental income of $1400 from the house, plus $500 from a mother-in-law suite (already rented).

There's gotta be some law on the books that it's a-ok to slap a really stupid person, like at a certain level of idiocy it's a public service vs assault, right, I mean seriously, come on.