For instance, I like to ask the important things:  how many occupants, if they have any pets, if they smoke, and what their move in date is.  

Have no shame to ask and verify the financial health of prospective partners or team/crew.

For RI you could read the RI Landlord Tenant Handbook, and again I'm not familiar with CT myself but it is worth researching.And depending on your needs/sophistication it may also be worth researching some more esoteric things such as the remedies available to creditors, lead paint and other hazard laws, licensing requirements for agents and property managers, registration requirements for out-of-state owners, etc.It's also worth researching not just the property tax burden today, but the fiscal health of any municipalities you're thinking of buying property in - because that can be an indication of future tax hikes coming down the road.

.- If you allow pets, what kind of fee do you charge?

Now I'm on my own and wonder how other investors (self employed) handle the health care issue.

Originally from Oklahoma City just moved back home about 4 months ago from Atlanta.I do not have any background or experience in Real Estate but some experience in insurance, which I still currently hold licenses for Life/Health and Property & Casualty in the state of Georgia. 

I thank you all here before me in advance for insight, direction, and your suggestions.In health,Tom Caley

I am sincerely amazed by how knowledgeable and friendly the BP community is and I'm eager to learn and contribute as I find my niche and get more familiar with REI.A bit about myself, I live in Cincinnati and work in the pediatric health field, but my goal is to become a full time real estate investor.

It looks like most Zillow listings share this same fate, but then I also saw one ad that was able to keep spaces in between sentences and used graphic icons to tell you about parking, pets, etc..2) How do you refresh a Zillow listing so that it appears higher on new listings?

Buy them a $10 gift card to starbucks, or if they have a pet you can get them a $10 gift card to petsmart.