Key: cleanliness, keeping food contained and not leaving pet food out, exclusion (blocking holes where rodents can enter), keeping vegetation away from the building.If it becomes a serious problem or infestation, then call in the pros.

Lessons from some of my favorite books: (Which is your favorite?)

My favorite was actually just 1.5” galvy tico nails with a palm nailer.

The typical clients that seek out cost segregation studies include:Real estate companies that buy and sell multiple properties each year.Individuals with a portfolio containing investment properties including apartment buildings, multi-family homes and even single residences.Franchise owners with properties that are similar to one another such as assisted living facilities, storage facilities and golf courses.Business owners of hotels, food facilities, shopping centers, restaurants or manufacturing plants.It depends on the type of property, but generally 15-45% of the building’s costs can be classified into assets with a shorter life.

Quote from @Sean Quinn: My new favorite is in my signature. :)The best book I've read is "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing" by Spencer Strauss.

Probably not, but food for thought.

There are some dogs that just have to be on the couch so these cut way down on dog hairs.We provide dog bowls for water and food along with an absorbent mat.Last up we have a small Bissel hand cleaner for accidents.

Personally, I enjoy self-managing and screening is my favorite thing, so I'm not in the market for PM services, but a lot of my clients that I work with and other fellow investors would be interested in it.

It's amazing to see old properties get renovated into something beautiful again - It's one of my favorite things about being a Chicago general contractor!

Stessa is a great option, but Baselane is my current personal favorite, partly because it doesn't require that you use a special bank account for rent collection like Stessa does.