Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, but especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

I have read about placing properties in an LLC but there is a risk of violating the Due on Sale Clause. 

On the FOIA I ask about code violations, outstanding permits, fines.

The extra dog was in violation to your lease and they could have charged you a fee if it was in the lease. 

@Ramon Mota - you own the homes, you can do whatever you want for rents as long as you don't violate lease terms.

Lindsey,In addition to driving for dollars, you can also talk to your city about properties with code violations.

The unscrupulous investor will:Have the homeowner sign a Quit Claim Deed in which the homeowner signs over their ownership in the property.Fail to explain to the homeowner that they, the homeowner, are still responsible for the mortgage.Fail to warn the homeowner that they could be violating their “due on sale clause” with their lender.The homeowner is usually elderly or part of an at-risk population (English isn’t their first language, disability of some kind, etc.).The Division advises the following when it comes to these types of rescue transactions:Don’t sign any documents or a deed to anyone until you have had a chance to talk with your lender and an attorney about your mortgage obligations and your legal rights.Colorado has a Foreclosure Protection Act that affords you certain rights when you are financially distressed.It’s best to take proactive steps when you first start having financial problems, and here are some resources that you can contact:Colorado Housing Connects – Colorado Foreclosure Hotline – Colorado Bar Association “Find-a-Lawyer” – Colorado Legal Services – Disability Law Colorado (Formerly The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People) –

You shouldn't violate the terms of your VA loan.

While @Zachary Morrell is right that people violate the zoning all the time, the city is getting really aggressive. 

The unscrupulous investor will:Have the homeowner sign a Quit Claim Deed in which the homeowner signs over their ownership in the property.Fail to explain to the homeowner that they, the homeowner, are still responsible for the mortgage.Fail to warn the homeowner that they could be violating their “due on sale clause” with their lender.The homeowner is usually elderly or part of an at-risk population (English isn’t their first language, disability of some kind, etc.).The Division advises the following when it comes to these types of rescue transactions:Don’t sign any documents or a deed to anyone until you have had a chance to talk with your lender and an attorney about your mortgage obligations and your legal rights.Colorado has a Foreclosure Protection Act that affords you certain rights when you are financially distressed.It’s best to take proactive steps when you first start having financial problems, and here are some resources that you can contact:Colorado Housing Connects – Colorado Foreclosure Hotline –Colorado Bar Association “Find-a-Lawyer” – Colorado Legal Services – Disability Law Colorado (Formerly The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People) –