After looking into it, there are several costs of ownership and maintenance that can be passed on to tenants and if the landlord is leasing to Americans, there’s additional potential risk of vacancy and high turnover costs that can be more than substantially covered by the rent.Summing it up with a few points mentioned above and some extra bonuses...1.

Sphere of influence.

If the area is properly temperature controlled and up to code with smoke detectors, is there anything else we should do/know to influence how this is listed on the appraisal?

Many feel entited and will push for an ESA, but some will pay the pet fees (we like higher deposit AND pet rent) if pets are allowed.We use this form and have not had any actually returned to us:FORM TO REQUEST AN ASSISTANCE ANIMALWe are committed to granting reasonable accommodations when necessary to afford persons with disabilities the equal opportunity to use and enjoy our rental properties.Under the Fair Housing Act, a person with a disability is defined as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

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In our area, that would mean things like Craftman touchs such as old built- ins in the dining room or kitchen, substantial porches, original floors or tiles, wavey glass windows or doors, leaded or stained glass anywhere,  crystal doorknobs, anything made of hardwood. 

Taxes can vary significantly from one town to another and readability is influenced to a certain extent by quality/perception of the school systems...... feel free to reach out if you like!

Sagar, my experience is that because Henry County schools are substantially better than Clayton, McDonough, Stockbridge, etc., is a better area for long term rental hold properties. 

Multifamily tends to be tied closer to hyperlocal rental amounts, but both SFR and MF will be influenced by location, schools, employers, etc.  

If you layer in mgmt fees with acquisition fees and disposition fees, we will throw a fit if the carry is substantial too.