It's pretty common practice to have something like that in a property management agreement, and if it falls under that limit they're going to pay it and not notify the owner except in regular monthly updates because it is below the threshold of what is an ordinary expense in the course of business.

They can go practically anywhere.Emotional Support Animals can be any type of animal - dog, cat, horse, peacock, komodo dragon...

They are a horrible company with unethical billing practices.

Think 10-12% CAP rates.D class areas= Practically no price appreciation, worst/struggling public schools, highest crime rates (especially drugs and violent crime), highest cash flow.

In my practice, I am committed to delivering exceptional service and leveraging my decades of experience to benefit my clients.Additionally, seek out testimonials or referrals from other real estate clients to gauge the CPA's expertise and reliability.

In the meantime, I would like to gain experience through employment with an existing real estate or property management company.Is there anyone out there that can provide me with some good advice/guidance as to the best and most practical route to achieve that goal?

It’s standard practice and an essential safeguard for landlords.Trust your instincts and treat this as a non-negotiable policy.

Personally I think Josh himself is innocent but the company definitely is involved in shady and deceptive business practices.

The best market is likely a "Good" cash flow market that you have some ties to, in some way shape or form, or one that is a reasonable drive from where you live, if practical/possible. 

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