Here is a link to the proposed changes: Proposed Housing Ordinance ChangesThere are upcoming public meetings as well as a survey on their website where feedback can be given. for those that are interested.I am not sure how the city is trying to get the word out, but I am just hearing about this and I even previously had registered with them as a landlord.

@Kristin Hargrave I would check out the landlord resources tab on Bigger Pockets - at the top under tools, then under services, click on landlord resources and there are a some softwares listed there that will be helpful to you!

The most common thing that I heard from prospective tenants was how other PM's and landlords never answered the phone or never called them back.

If the occupant is not the former owner or family member of the owner, you may subject yourself to being a landlord, at least for 90 days at a minimum.

Also hate to tell you this but we get this same call at least once a week from landlords.

Landlord insurance covers the shell of the building only vs. home owner's that covers the belongings inside.

Because of this, unoccupied properties should not be on dwelling fire (landlord policies) or homeowners policies.

But more importantly, these programs offer coverage during the 3 different possible occupancy periods without needing to change policies.If you do not go with one of these programs, you typically will have one of the 3 policies to choose from;Vacant - No occupancy and no renovations allowedBuilders Risk - Property undergoing renovationsOccupied - Either by a homeowner (homeowners policy) or tenant (landlord policy).I'll send you the companies my clients use for flipping.

I am primarily a landlord, I own 16 units currently but I am looking to learn and grow!

I am looking into installing a Landlord's Thermostat in one of my rentals (a single family house with steam heat).