A good tenant is more than just a rent check—they should respect your property, your rules, and the people around them.

As far as PadSplit, you'll have to check city and county laws concerning the number of unrelated people allowed to live in a house. 

I have heard so many people getting charged the "fees" for signing up for a free CD.

You should vet the company to ensure they have the resources to pay the rent.You ALWAYS do background checks on the people living in your property because if you let in an axe murderer and they harm someone, you are likely to get sued.Whether or not you charge an application fee is up to you.  

These homes are what most people picture as “home” and lend themselves well to coliving strategies.

Think about what would make your rentals more attractive than what’s already available—whether it’s high-end amenities, themed experiences, or a community-focused approach.If you’re open to chatting, I’d be happy to brainstorm ideas or connect you with people who have experience in this space, only know a few but happy to make any intros I can to help you out. 

She will get a nice surprise next week when I show up at her door to (a) announce that I am her new property manager and (b) notify her that I will update her information with the collection agency she's been hiding from.Screen your applications, people!

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

W2s, personal homes and K1s are usually straightforward and can be DIY-ed by most computer-savvy and financially-savvy people.

Meeting some people tonight there to create a scope of work and do some additional discovery.