If the tenant disputes the amount and wins, the payment will be reversed from your account.As a landlord, you have a few options based on local laws and regulations:1.

These are some of the ways the clients could be affected by property managers who are not prepared: Extended VacanciesInadequate marketing strategies and tenant screening processes can result in prolonged vacancy periods, translating into substantial lost rental income.High tenant turnover due to poor resident relations further exacerbates vacancy losses.Inadequate Maintenance and RepairsNeglecting preventive maintenance and delaying necessary repairs can lead to accelerated property deterioration and higher long-term repair costs.This can also negatively impact tenant satisfaction, contributing to higher turnover rates.Legal and Compliance IssuesLack of knowledge or disregard for landlord-tenant laws and regulations can expose investors to costly legal disputes and penalties.Failure to properly handle security deposits, evictions, or fair housing practices can result in significant financial liabilities.Ineffective Financial ManagementInaccurate budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting can lead to uninformed decision-making and missed opportunities for cost savings.Failure to optimize tax strategies and leverage available deductions can further reduce net returns.Diminished Property ValueInadequate maintenance, high vacancy rates, and poor tenant screening can negatively impact a property’s perceived value and appreciation potential.This can significantly affect the long-term return on investment when it comes time to sell the asset.While a 10% management fee may seem reasonable for a well-performing property manager, the cumulative impact of mismanagement can quickly escalate the effective cost to investors, potentially outweighing any perceived savings on the management fee itself.

Also, they have access to a tremendous amount of information and connections to those trades that we all need more access to. you may also ask where are the regulations stated in writing, then you will have the ability to answer further question you may have regarding these matters

I would caution against keeping it due to the fallout and regulations coming due to the Surfside condo collapse.

My concern is someone who does not understand Chicago rules and regulations on units, airbnbs or the AUD profess in Chicago will direct you on these topics.

Another very dumb regulation is if someone switch jobs internally inside company, these circumstances makes them as they have no W2 as lender wants last two years with stable position.So again, here Credit union lender can give conventional rate that's very enticing by giving exception.

All the rules and regulations make it more expensive . 

STR's probably take more effort than investors expect, but they are a proven and generally less available (due to regulation) asset class. - Do you data research.

Hi Adam, because there are lots of STRs on the market, so you see regulations are tighter and tighter.

I recommend you read some books about how to manage properties well, use a strong contract, know that contract inside/out, know your state law inside/out, build policies and procedures to catch and stop problems quickly, know how to screen and select good applicants, etc.An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.