Even then...ehh.Pets are optional (unless they're ADA-approved), so if you aren't a fan of pets, don't allow pets.When dealing with repairs:If you can, provide the other tenants with a list of handymen to call for all possible issues.

@Colton Tapp The key to smoothly leasing and operating older office buildings is to have your (or someone you trust) finger on the pulse of the city and understanding zoning/permits/use/ADA.

Avoid making any decision based on your tenant's age and your perception of what accommodations they might need or you may be guilty of age discrimination or ADA non-compliance.I try to be proactive with this. 

The Ada County sheriff that was there was adamant hat there would be a lot of trouble with some renegade landlord just went in at the 3-day mark and started moving stuff out.

(although I did have to do an ADA compliant update to a ramp railing the first year.

She can make them safer or handicap friendly on her own through ADA. 

I am working on putting my first ad as a realtor in a local magazine in Georgia.

A few days later, we were served with a meritless ADA lawsuit.

If older than 5 years,  replace it.Create a removable durock or fire proof enclosure within the closet,  ad a vent grill.

If they have not confirmed an hour prior to their appointment, I send this text to their phone (which was required as part of their contact information I required in the response to my ad):As I had requested in my email, you have not yet confirmed your apartment showing for this evening, scheduled for 7:00pm.