Guest takes more care of the property, since you,  the host, are the only judge to decide if you retain or not the deposit in case of damage or issues.Another Good: You can write in your contract that non respect of rules may lead to lose some of the deposit: Like noise, or a very unclean check out, etc...

They consider it fraud and will take action against those who dare to rattle their cage.That being said, IF they approve the tenant and rent you are asking, and the total rent falls within their guidelines and tenant income qualifications, disclosed on the lease you are good to go.BTW, in year #2 of the lease, you can ask for a rent increase, and don't be shy about a raise--at that point, all they can say is "no".

Its pretty good. 

Here are some good places to start: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet- find and connect with other BP members that are in your area.http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts - Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you.And, of course thehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums - ask any question about real estate!

@Shawn Good I live in fox lake.

Good Day All!

Good Luck!

Good luck!

But, don't assume that because other owners have had good success with someone that you should automatically go with that company.

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