@Nghi Le I plan to defeat you through exhaustion, not through logic.

You can search for certified WOB in Illinois here, try filtering to commodity code NAICS 23 "Construction" or any of the subcodes beginning with 23 (i.e. specifically for plumbing, roofing, etc.)Now there may not be many businesses that have taken the steps to certify with your states small business arm or similar departments, so it's not an exhaustive list.

It is MUCH cheaper to trash out a couch or two than to pursue people in court, and it isn't worth the mental bandwidth. 

Once you hit that mentality all bets are off.

Hi Miko,You are allowed to ask for a letter from the licensed medical/mental health professional whom provided the ESA documentation to confirm the alleviation of a disability performed by the service animal.I will be following this thread in regard to pet fee reimbursement, as I'm unaware of that answer.

Again to Jon's point and to deflate the 'exodus' mentality, 8% of the incoming population to the Austin MSA from 2014 to 2018 was from California.  51% was from other Texas cities over that same period. 

This just reinforced my "deposition mode" mentality with tenants.

What a fantastic example of having the mental strength to remove externally imposed limitations - Nick sets the bar high and goes for it.Great podcast and definitely increased the flame under my backside!

My whole mentality is to underestimate ARV and overestimate rehab costs so that if my numbers are wrong (hopefully) they’re are wrong in a way that benefits the investors.

If they value what you value, they will want to become a part of that and will change their ways to conform.If it's important to them but they are physically or mentally incapable of cleaning up the place, then identify the barriers and guide them to some resources.If it's not important to them and they won't come on board with you, then it's time to talk about a move-out plan.Hope this helps!