@Steve Babiak Account ClosedDepending on the state law, Mechanics Liens, do not have to be recorded, Neither do State Welfare Liens, Nursing Home Liens, State Tax Leins, and sometimes Federal Tax Liens are only recorded ta the Federal Courthouse not the local county courthouse.I worked in an Law office and asked the owner, who had 5 title abstractors on staff for real estate settlement searches, if he would allow me to tag along when the searches were at the courthouse searching. 

I'm definitely thinking I need a Contraxtor with access to a lab for post removal testing. 

However, one applicant has a black lab, which I have also owned and had good luck with, and she seems like a very responsible pet owner and person.

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But, really, if your property is desirable to good tenants, and you can be picky, you will probably never have any surprise meth labs to deal with.  

One was barking at one, the other two were minding their own business and the GSD came at us and attacked and we weren't on their property, etc.We also had a sweet female black lab that out of the blue attacked my ex's friend and bit his hand.So, you just never know.

Look at this not that so that I can use this house as a drug lab. 

You can be a great "manager," but if you have to work within a system with a cheap owner who won't hire enough competent staff, your hands are tied and it's miserable.Now, if you can wait and figure out how to be your own boss as a manager, and keep your workload manageable, and be in control of what needs to be done, and screening, etc., then it's a pretty satisfying job.So, if you just want to see how it's done, and get some hands-on experience, I suggest you look for a weekend lease consultant gig.  

I have prospective tenants for my SFR with two dogs (85lb lab, 25lb schnauzer), and in addition to the $500 deposit, will ask for a monthly fee for the pets.  

Your maintenance staff, lawn care team, and anyone who comes into contact with the tenants representing you should have an understanding of how to interact with them and be willing to provide tough love when necessary.As people (your tenants) start to change, your real estate will earn a profit.Don't assume they know how to mow the lawn or paint.