It was never about accuracy - it was just a way to stir up controversy and make people get into the habit of using Zillow (and it worked perfectly).

We live in a world where bad things happen to everyone at some point and if as a property owner you get into the habit of allowing tenants to dictate payment terms, and it isn't in your nature to reverse that habit, then you need to bite the bullet and hire a property manager.  1) Let's rewind all the way back to when/how this tenant was placed in your home.

If they have Bad Habits, it is likely the pet will too, AND the Owner may not give a rip about other people's property...including yours.Having said that, if you want to allow pets, check your local Humane Society "resources" page.

You just have to stay focused, avoid emotional decisions based on market changes, and stick to your  investment plan for the long term since it is vital to know that investing is risky.If you want to know more, we can talk more about it.  

The search for the easy money, the habit of quitting too early because it got "difficult" or they got scared.

Does anyone have any creative ideas of how a city and local investors can work together to ensure that all properties are safe, habitable and reasonably well-kept without instituting such a harsh, blanketed ordinance meant to keep some of the 'bad apples' in compliance?

In this case the city is saying these units are not habitable but also stating that when they are habitable the existing tenants get the unit at their existing rent.In addition if the lawyer is correct, I believe he is incorrect, the LL must also pay for the hotel stay of the tenants during the rehab. 

It also includes ensuring the maintenance of accurate and organized records, which is vital for effective property management and overall tenant satisfaction.

Here is exactly what I am doing right nowI started with personal improvement books such as Atomic Habits, How to Win Friends and Influence People, Can't Hurt Me by Goggins, The Intelligent Investor,...I do believe it's important for me to set out a good mindset, good habits, and a good work ethic before doing anything.

Just as a smoker won't see questions about their smoking habits to be anything but a sign that smokers probably aren't allowed.