You'll need a contact who lives in Philadelphia for a rental license now to put down their contact info for the city.

That's why I am sending socal investors to him.Let me know if you want his contact info.

You'll want to read Maryland new requirements for landlords.https://dhcd.maryland.gov/TurningTheKey/Documents/HB693-Land...Thank you for the info, would you happen to have a link to the Maryland Tenants' Bill of Rights that we are supposed to attach to the Lease an addendum?

In my analysis the cost for an ADU in kern county would run about $85K and I have saved about 75% of that right now.  

They will need police report to file claim with their Renters Insurance.6) Wanting your insurance info - ignore.- They do not know they law, but think they can file a claim agaisnt your insurance.

That doesn't seem right about having to chase your money - but would need a lot more info to provide a better opinion. also are you investing in one property and is your name secured or you giving an unsecured loan? 

Here's some basic copy & paste info that may help you make better investing decisions:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

The landscape is just different than even the last 3 years with people making bad calls but getting saved by significant appreciation. 

My general contractor told me to charge her a $400/month pet fee for four months –which would allow me to save up $1,600 to cover damages- and then give her 30 days notice in May when it will be warmer and faster to fill a unit.

You'll have access to owner occupied loan products, therefore saving on your down payment, typically 3-5% compared to 20-25% for non owner occupied properties.