I am thinking that by charging $20/mo for the pet though, and charging $20/mo less for the rent increase (say an increase by $100 instead of $120, for example), I look like I am not increasing the rent 'as' much but am also recognizing that the previous landlord let them get away with no pet fees, which is not industry standard.

The economy is thriving in several areas -- pharmaceutical, medical, IT, Distribution centers, manufacturing, government defense, sports, convention center -- a wide variety, so we aren't depending on only one type of industry. 

I have created great friendships and contacts in the industry that have truly helped me create wealth in ways I did not think was possible, for me.

It is the mostpopular software in the industry and all CPAs know how to navigate it which isnice.

PPR is an industry leader and them and Dave Van Horn are the reason I invest in notes.

I think for the average 1 rental owner, it's simply too much fuss, and the opportunity cost of that time and energy is either relaxing, or doing other things to maximize bookings like interior design.I think the industry in general suffers from bombarding new hosts with 10,000 things to do in month 1 (OTA, direct booking sites, linking calendars, specific smart locks, etc.) when in reality most owners should probably list on the most relevant platform for their area in year 1, develop a rhythm and learn a few basics, and then start looking into improvements from there.Certainly with multiple properties it starts to become a more compelling argument.  

You can learn a lot here just from reading and interacting with other people in the industry.

Remember to stay patient, persistent, and diligent in your search, and don't hesitate to seek advice and assistance from industry professionals along the way.Good luck!

We have a saying in Mexico that goes: "Pueblo chico infierno grande" (small town big inferno) we all know each other in the real estate industry so I take my reputation very seriously.Correct realtors make commissions, as well as developers make a profit from the sale of the properties.I am all up for respecting, helping each other, and providing valuable information to readers, today is my wedding anniversary and my wife is going to kill me if I spend another hour writing in this forum lol. 

The places with crackdowns typically have a huge hotel industry already and the AirBNB operators are pulling from that while causing negative impacts on the neighborhoods where they're invested.