Occasionally we have applicants with service pets with a not from a physician. Wanted to hear what other management companies or landlords are doing. Thanks!

I have a strict no pet policy, but lately prospective tenants have been saying "but my dog is a service animal." Is there a legal definition in my state of Michigan of a service dog?  I don't think I can even ask a pr...

I have owned and operated properties since 2007, and have always had a NO smoking and NO pets policy. As of late, I am getting a lot of requests for needing a "service animal" or "therapy animal". I don't know if this...

Looking for anyone who has a duplex that is mix of STR & LTR and claim material participation for the STR side for the "STR loophole" to offset active W2 income? I recently had an email exchange with my CPA regard...

We are buying with a second home mortgage. We intend to use the home personally when we can but primarily for STR. Our plan was to quit claim deed the house from the bank to an LLC after closing but we know there’s a ...

Today I got 2 inquiries from prospective renters with service dogs. One is a chihuahua, and the other inquirer's dog is a puppy, and not even certified yet. It still has 26 weeks of training left before being certifie...

My wife and I are currently living in South Korea, and have done so since 2009. We have been employed by South Korean entities for the entire time. We will be moving outside of Chicago and looking for a MFH around 160...

Hi, I'm new to renting. And I've already had a problem.

I have a prospective tenant who has an ESA dog. I was wanting an additional deposit since there was an animal involved, I made it clear it wasn't a "pet" depos...

Does anyone know anything about self insuring your properties and doing it in a way banks are comfortable with? I just pay way too much in insurance and if I could put that money into an account instead I would have...

Hi,Long time reader and first time poster here.  I am a recent college grad who has super thankfully just begun a relatively high paying job.  Alongside 5 other capable friends who are from my school and also in my ge...