The seller is quite elderly so I’m not sure he wants to set up something like a long term loan but there’s no harm in trying right?

When combined with a lack of basic competency it could be destructive and harmful to both the industry and the consumer.”

Be careful about selecting used units as they are frequently spayed with pesticides especially on the floor area and these chemicals can be harmful to human beings who are exposed to them long term.

I'm considering a sale of my duplex rental property, but I have two tenants who are asking for renewals of their year-long lease starting in Nov.I'm wondering if having tenants on lease harms your real estate in the marketplace? 

My first thought is that it was a no brainer, but my realtor got into my head when she said that it may harm resale to only have an eat in kitchen and not have a formal dining room.

To answer your question regarding criminal background I don't believe there is harm in giving the person there own information back . 

Does not always work and have seen them renegotiate afterwards but if you were going to close no harm done.

As part of approving an animal occupant the tenant and landlord will identify locations for items such as food and water dishes, areas for bodily functions to not harm grass or other vegetation, specific areas within the property and home that the animal can occupy. 

However, I also know that a higher basic nightly fee could be harmful from a competitive perspective.Any thoughts on the best way to do this?

I am not an attorney or an accountant, but I believe forming an LLC is pretty much a 'do no harm' venture, and as far as getting taxed as an S-Corp, definitely talk with SEVERAL accountants to get their opinions.