No offense, but you would have been better off hiring a property manager at the beginning.

No offense taken.

Obviously, I don't think this will occur in the near future in Columbus, but the point is: if your plan hinges on future rent growth and/or future appreciation, you're speculating.As has been mentioned on many BP podcasts, cashflow is similar to your "defense", in that it helps protect you from losing the property if property values crash, and appreciation is similar to your "offense", in that it's where real wealth can (potentially) be built.

Mark,No offense, and i hope you have continued good fortune with your rental properties, but I see you sell memphis properties and work for one of the larger "turnkey" outfits.

It's an entirely different mindset that accounts for both offense and defense.  

Bunch of Govt BS is all it really is......Having said that, make sure you do it right because in some states (like CA) the fines are enormous...like $30k first offense.

@Larry Ott No offense but what are checks??

You can require a Veterinarians health report on the animal AND require it be annually updated; we require all are spayed or neutered to minimize aggressive behavior and prevent the issues arising from multiple offspring; the animal must be carried by the handler or in a carrier when in confined spaces such as elevators, stairwells laundry rooms etc. unless doing so prevents the animal from performing tasks it was trained for; handler must clean up after the animal in all common areas and prevent offensive odors from emanating from their unit; handler remains responsible for actual damages caused by the animal including cleanup and damage of yard areas; nuisance animals that bark or create other disturbances NOT related to their specific tasks are grounds for removal of the animal and/or the tenant with appropriate notice.Some states do have more or less restrictions within their Fair Housing laws, so you do need to check on that, but our policies have been reviewed and approved by our RE attorneys.

Although I'm certain Steve can defend himself, the comment above is actually kind of offensive to other people besides Steve.

No offense to you, but most doctors are terrible at business.