Unfortunately congress has not passed laws that enable the regulation of preparers; however, some states have. 

The author of that article is 100% incorrect and this is basic 101 knowledge for someone who runs in this business for 30 plus years (per the article).

I own a few rental sfh's in 78704 off south congress and I am not selling, ever.

@Christian Haley I have read this book BRRRR by author David Greene.

News and World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, recently named Fort Myers as the #1 place to retire in 2020!

The irony is I worked as an affordable housing development project manager for the LA Housing Authority for several years, which also runs the Section 8 Program.

I'd also be interested in the feasibility of adding another meter if possible.I tried getting some answers from zoning on the authorized applications of C-1 zoned properties. 

Maybe next time you shop around for a loan see if you can at least get a quote based on a free credit report and if you agree to the terms then sign off on the credit authorization form for a hard pull.  

From what I understand it's not technically a security deposit, but authorizes them to charge the guest for damages up to the amount if you file a claim.In addition to that, we have every guest eSign a rental agreement indicating they are responsible for the full amount of anything they damage.Hoping not to have to ever use it.Mike

My vacancy on my units is roughly a month in between tenants and that is due to the time it takes the housing authority to go through the inspection process.