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Emotional support and service pets: Fair and affordable for who?

Housing Wire

What is one of the largest fines you think a housing provider—like landlords, condo HOAs/boards, and state and local housing authority offices—has had to pay due to turning away emotional support and service animals? How do we solve this? We can borrow a strategy from a closely related area of affordable and fair housing initiatives.

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Renting? 5 zoning rules to know before you rent your home

Movoto

Clear your plans with your HOA (if you have one). If you live in a community that has a homeowners association (HOA), there may be provisions against renting out your house. If you are allowed to have renters, they will still have to follow HOA guidelines for maintenance, noise, and other rules.

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5 Expenses Homeowners Pay That Renters Don't

Zillow

It also covers legal costs if someone is injured in your home or on your property. Don't forget about those small repairs that you won't be calling your landlord about anymore. Sure, that monthly mortgage payment seems affordable, but don't forget to take homeowners association (HOA) fees into account. Homeowners insurance.

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Renters Beware: These Hidden Costs May Be in Your Lease

Zillow

This jump in the number of renters has put pressure on both tenants and landlords. Tenants are scrambling to find the right place, while landlords are trying to find the right price. Renters sometimes forget their landlord is running a business too - until they sign a new or renewed lease, that is. Power play.

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How to Buy a Rental Property: Get Tips from the Experts

PennyMac

Decide If You Have the Ability and Funds to Be A Landlord. Being a landlord can be a rewarding and lucrative job, but there are useful (and sometimes necessary) abilities you need. Now that you know your options, what you want as a landlord, and what you need to get started, follow these steps to get your investment property moving.

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The Impact of Short-Term Rentals on Real Estate Appraisal: How to Appraise Airbnb and VRBO Properties

Boston Appraisal

They also face legal, regulatory, tax, insurance, and maintenance issues that may affect their value and profitability. Appraisers analyze the legal, physical, and economic factors that affect the highest and best use of the property, and then compare the value of the property under different scenarios.

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8 Essential Steps on How to Rent Out Your House: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide

Movoto

However, the logistics of renting a property and being an upstanding landlord are a bit more involved. You’ll also need to check with local authorities to understand requirements for how to rent a house in your area and any organizations like HOAs or condominium associations, when applicable. Does Rental Income Count as Earned Income?

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