I think there is just automatically a negative perception of allowing pets due to odors and stains.

And really most every other profession in our free country.I defiantly agree with you about the perception that just because some one is on BP has done a pod cast or lots of posts they are then held by many to be of superior knowledge skills or financial condition... 

The following types of properties are on the shopping lists of perceptive and well-informed real estate investors: Lower-Risk/Income-Generating Properties 1. strip-malls under current lease 2. office buildings with tenants 3. multi-family units with tenants 4. warehouse/storage properties under lease 5. single-family rental properties in middle-income markets Exchange Out Of High-Risk Markets And Into Low-Risk Markets.

If you wonder what is better between investing in the stock market or real estate, there is no answer to that as both have pluses and minuses and then it can come down to knowledge, risk and volatility tolerance, personal psychology and perception, which are different from each of us.

In general, you have to realize the public perception of landlords are fat-cat wealthy capitalists. 

I personally make it a point to meet and shake hands with every tenant at some point -- It helps humanize you and combats the perception of some out of state "rich guy".

I get your thinking in that it is another connected service you could provide to boost revenue, but my mind spins a little when I start thinking about covering potential liabilities.One last item I would consider is client perception if you don't own the properties. 

The difference you see in your energy cost will be very small if even perceptible between r38 and r49.

By the way, as a landlord I am continuously fighting a negative perception.

Howdy,I want to hit on this topic in local forum since I saw related hot topic in the BP main forum.  I know many have said that they don't like their property manager and complained and shared their expectations. I a...