Here is why I didn't require a reference for each one:The first set were a 17 year old and a 19 year old, trying to escape a brutally abusive situation.

Some cities do require them to register and have insurance, but that is no guarantee of the work or quality.While many will fight you on this, my suggestion is to never pay up front. 

you would have thought jurisdiction would need to show work was done after a permit was required.  

Being a former California GC, I think the problem could be one of two things. 1) Texas does not have as strict of licensing requirements as Cali does.

I'm hoping someone will clarify...RentsAdvertising / Auto & Travel / Cleaning and maintenance / Insurance / Legal / Repairs / Supplies / Taxes / UtilitiesMortgage interestDepreciationFor long-term rentals...what would be an example of CoGS?

It takes a lot more effort to make the inspection go through smoothly when who have situation like this in your hand. withing 48 hrs. written notice you should have been able to go inside property for Maintenance and Inspection. check your leasing agreement see if this was added to your lease.Its good that he's communicating with you, keep that channel open and work something out but be open and expect if this led to actual eviction. hope for the best but prepare for the worst. shervinrealtor.com

I purchased a short-term rental property a couple years ago that requires crossing another landowner's property for access.

The goal is to BRRRR it, as it required a lot of work, then house hack during the time I will be living there.

It is effective Aug. 1, 2024.This ordinance is referred to as the Source of Income Discrimination Ban Ordinance" - which is identified in File #231019 and amends sections of Chapter 38 (Civil Rights) and Chapter 34 (Health and Sanitation) in the Missouri Revised Statutes for the purpose of classifying source of income as a protected trait in regard to housing discrimination.Here are some key takeaways from the attached ordinance:This ordinance bans discrimination against tenants based solely on:Source of income from an occupation, including gig work or paying rent in cash Use of public programs like Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, disability checks, or social security Poor credit score Prior evictions and alleged damages older than 12 months (less than 12 months can be a basis for denial) Prior convictions or arrests (sexual and violent crimes are excepted, a landlord can still deny based on these convictions)The ordinance also requires the city to proactively scan for rental ads using discriminatory language like "no Section 8" or "no past evictions".Landlords who are found to be in violation of the ordinance with respect to source of income can be fined up to $1,000 per incident.

There are a couple of programs that do not require you to be a first time buyer.