If you're concerned about break ins when it's vacant, there are other strategies to prevent that.

I don't work in Worcester so I don't know, but in some cities (BOSTON) they have Floor Area Ratios, which prevent you from going over a certain amount of gross living space based on the size of your lot.

However, the current market correction is a result of the Fed Reserve's policy aimed at slowing down the market to prevent such a crash.This correction is not indicative of an impending crash but rather a necessary adjustment to stabilize the market.

If local laws changed federal taxes localities would prevent residents from having to pay at all!

But, with a little planning and thought and education you can help prevent a total unexpected loss, or minimize it.

Honestly, the screening part is the worst and effectively demands landlords violate fair housing by requiring that you evaluate things like evictions "holistically" (i.e. preventing landlords from having consistent policies that treat each applicant the same.That being said, the bill is better than the original version at least.

We've been paying our cleaners time & a half to work on major holidays so I'm looking to find a solution that is less expensive and more accommodating to our team.Does anyone have a scalable solution to prevent guests from checking in & out on holidays?

I also know a professional property manager is more efficient, has better marketing, established policies to handle problems and prevent losses, knows and complies with the law better, and more.But maybe you can do it as well as the PM.

Also for bed bug prevention and identification.

Here are a few tips for managing a rental in the DFW area:Screen Tenants Thoroughly: Conduct background and credit checks to ensure reliable tenants.Understand Local Laws: Familiarize yourself with Texas landlord-tenant laws to avoid legal issues.Maintain Good Communication: Establish clear communication channels with your tenants.Keep Up with Maintenance: Regular maintenance can prevent larger, more costly issues.Consider Eviction Procedures: Be prepared for potential evictions.