took down 6 walls including a load bearing wall. 

Build a strong team, including agents, lenders, and property managers, and use tools like the BiggerPockets calculator to analyze deals.

The tenants pay all utilities including sewer and garbage. 

It will just invite the idea of allowing her to include even more pets. 

I would keep detailed records of my deals to include photos that I could use later when I am approaching a potential funding partner.

@Brandon Stelling As a military veteran with 100% VA disability benefits, you can leverage VA home loans to purchase properties with no down payment, no PMI, and favorable terms, including multi-family properties for house hacking. 

Another property assessment included another home that had been demoed/removed before we bought the property. 

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

When its included in a lease for real estate then the laws pertaining to residential rental security deposits in your state apply but when its separate you should have more leeway to get some additional deposit to protect you.

I would send a lease violation notice that advises the tenant that they have violated the no smoking provision of the lease and that it needs to be cured immediately - to include complying (not smoking) and remove any odor/damage that may have resulted.