Without a permit, the rental income might not need to be reported, but this approach risks legal issues, loss of tax benefits, and complications during audits or resale.

I’m an CPA working in the audit practice and dreaming about starting a real estate investment path for me an my family.

.: Quote from @Marc Bowman: A lot of our software users in the Gatlinburg area have reported that the Fire Marshall is stepping up and enforcing things that perhaps they didn't in the past.

I have software that will allow me to send out and reset doorcodes so i dont forsee that as an issue

Quote from @Allison Park: Software is a common question on BiggerPockets.

I added a new software platform, got rid of all abandoned vehicles, raised rents, seal-coated and striped parking lot, took out loads and loads of trash, got the phone number working and started marketing to local community groups.

Happy to send recs in my DM Justin, what software are you using these days? 

I'll also mention that one such outfit informed me that insurers use an estimation software which provides standard rates for all phases of construction work.

Software: Stessa for accounting, Deal Check for quick and dirty analysis of potential purchasesMarket positioning: Pet-friendly (fenced-yard, accept dogs and cats), well-designed homes, off-street parking, suburban, full cable TV package (not streaming only)Pricing: Targeting upper-middle market (not budget-conscious guests)So far, so good (since 2020)

Property Llama has a software that looks at how your current portfolio is preforming.