but don't worry, it's safely locked down.2) Smell-- figure out the cause, is it a horrible smoker,  bad carpet, or mold? 

Does it make a difference if I put smokers upstairs and non-smokers downstairs.

@Michael NahmDon't approve a smoker.

I try to employ strict screening criteria for applicants, including verified income 3x over rent, two positive landlord references, satisfactory credit situation (score above ~600 with no negative patterns established), no smokers, and no large dogs.

In the back was the chef that grilled the steak to whatever thickness you wanted.

Believe me, I'm the most skeptical of people out there, and grilled our syndicator before investing, as well as spoke with an attorney a few times, multiple syndicators, multiple investors, multiple capital raisers, 2 CPAs.

FOR LANDLORDS: THINGS NOT ALLOWED BY YOUR TENANTS No PoolsNo Hot TubsNo TrampolinesNo Grills On Decks - OK away from propertyNo Hammocks on decksNo Zip linesTHINGS TO DO AS A REAL ESTATE INVESTOR Always "Insure To Value" or Get Agreed Value Policy (don't insure your property based on what you bought it for / market value)Always Collect Certificates Of Insurance from Contractors (get named as an additional insured - ask your lawyer to draft up a subcontractor agreement with a section that has certain minimum requirements for insurance)Buy An Umbrella policy Put Each Property In a LLC - this will protect any liability against your personal assetsHave a Solid Risk Transfer Contract in place with both tenants as well as contractors.

---------RENTAL CRITERIAGENERAL REQUIREMENTS1.Each adult (18 years or older) must complete an application to rent and background check authorization form.2.Each applicant must provide a valid government issued picture ID at time of application. 3.Each applicant must qualify individually or together with a co-applicant as a household. 4.An application fee of$40 per application must be paid prior to processing the application.5.Occupancy is based on the number of bedrooms per unit.Maximum occupancy is two persons per bedroom.6.No Pets - no pets allowed on the premises.7.No Smoking - no smoking allowed on the premises.We will not rent to smokers.8.No Drugs - no illegal drugs are allowed on the premises.We will not rent to illegal drug users.9.No Firearms - firearms are not allowed openly on the premises.If a firearm is owned, it must be safely stored.10.We conduct full background checks.

She's a smoker and that bugs neighbors.

I’m feeling like Fajitas at Cadillac Bar and Grill.