This will get you the name on the dog on record designating that specific animal as their ESA.Good idea -- AND ask for additional rent/deposit, unless there is some legislation forbidding it for a properly registered service animal.My humble opinion, all this "emotional support" stuff is simply BS so they can take their precious animals everywhere they go and not have pay extra.

Short-term rentals are becoming oversaturated in certain markets plus anti-STR legislation is resulting in some of those properties also converting to long-term rentals.You already have the operations experience by self-managing.

This kind of legislation discourages good investors and people who enjoy coming in and helping to stabilize communities.

Whether it’s understanding the new legislation or tackling the day-to-day management of your property, it’s worth having a conversation to see what might work best for you.

This would require you to either use your own funds to make up the $100K difference. 

If you are going to share lease edits  brought on by local landlord tenant legislation updates make sure to include the location but I suspect edits influenced by tenant interaction will be most helpful to those who read these forums. 

@Jay Hinrichs I agree with your wife on the make up of subs!

Also, think about how long you can sustain the negative cash flow and if appreciation or other benefits like tax savings make up for it.

You have to make up the $2,000 or $1,750 out of your pocket. 

I for one want to buy a property and STR it in Asheville, but I think this legislation nixes that idea.