Owners cannot recoup these costs through higher rents, meaning they are effectively being penalized for trying to improve their properties.Instead of discouraging responsible property owners who follow the permitting process and invest in meaningful upgrades, we should be focusing our efforts on ensuring that all renovations are done legally and safely.

You've left it to us to assume that you are charging under market rent which doesn't cover your costs. 1) Once you've figured out what you could be charging the public, knock a little off for a friends/family discount and present them with legal leases.

Hird, Attorney at LawThe Hird Law Firm, BOARD CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE LAW, TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION.DESIGNATED EXPEDITED 504 CLOSING ATTORNEY, U.S.

I’m also the founder/owner of Sabino Properties, a boots-on-the-ground services provider in Dothan, AL and the Wiregrass.  

This is not only my experience, but when you call VRBO or Airbnb customer service, they will tell you the same thing.  

Assuming you have access to MLS (Multiple Listing Service, a place for agents to list deals).1) Look for deals that look like investor-type of deals (e.g. low purchase price, ugly houses, or sometimes MLS will even say what type of financing it is)2) If the buyer's info is there, voila.  3) Otherwise, contact the realtor to look for leads (that will be more of a uphill battle, but you never know...)

I personally have nearly the same experience in almost every retail bank I enter these days....skeleton staff providing slow service.

Any telephone conversations, correspondence submitted via US mail fall into the categories of wire fraud and mail fraud.Without the permission of the mortgage company there is no way to legally do this.

Quote from @Alex Brown: Seeking recommendations for a CPA or Tax Strategist who specializes in RE and REPS Status.This post should help:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1222774-expla...And none of us is allowed to offer you our services as long as this post is in the tax forum.

[this will give you the absolute legal basis for the answers][6] Verify.