It is recognized as a class of assistance animal protected by FHA for those owners who seek reasonable accommodation. 

I also recognize that being in a role like a HML might also create new opportunities seeing deals few others are privy to leading to more potential so I’ll have to give this one a bit more thought.

I mentioned your last name to her to see if she recognized it, but it doesn't ring any bells yet. :)  

We will ignore any initial potential negative position from the value being less than the hands off cost (you will educate yourself and recognize this prior to proceeding and not proceed if the negative position consumes years of cash flow).  

Many dogs aren't given perfect care so they may bark but you will know if this is an issue at your particular unit (such as one with thin walls where you own the neighboring units). 2In different places, such as in Victoria, Australia, pets are increasingly recognized as members of the family and it will become illegal to be biased against applicants because of having them. 

I do think there is some value going with a recognized turn-key versus finding the property manager and broker separately, if only for the extra due diligence and reviews.  

The only state that does not recognize 1031 Exchange transactions is Pennslyvania. 

It won't take long for you to train your brain to recognize a good deal quickly and then you'll only need the calculator for your final analysis to cross-check your work.BP has a lot of videos that will train you on how to analyze.

"DISCLOSURE" If you disclose everything to all parties involved, you show an ethical, honest approach and people DO recognize that.I ALWAYS use a real estate attorney who is familiar in this area of real estate and offer to the homeowner to consult an attorney as well.Lastly... the numbers on the end payoff are different than I listed (actually better) but for the purposes of explanation, I simplified it.Hope this sheds some light on the matter and maybe even turn a few light bulbs on.

@Steve Babiak I think you're referring to: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/88268-what-should-i-include-in-my-lease The link included on housekeeping was no longer good, but it appears to now be here:http://www.wfha.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/housekeeping_policy.pdfSo Hoarders are considered a "disease" and is being recognized by the American Psychiatric Association so it's now a protected class?