Pets or no pets.

[Devron Goodwine]

How do you determine if you'll allows pets in your rental property?  And what's the worst experience anyone has had when allowing pets in your rental property? 

[Nathan Gesner]

Quote from @Devron Goodwine:

How do you determine if you'll allows pets in your rental property?  And what's the worst experience anyone has had when allowing pets in your rental property? 

About half of all renters have pets. If you do not allow them, you lose out to half the renters in the market or the renters will just get a fake prescription for an emotional support animal and you'll be forced to allow the animal but not allowed to monetize it.

Instead of rejecting animals, figure out how to protect yourself while monetizing it.

Personally, about 1/3 of my rentals allow animals and we rarely have a problem that's not covered by the security deposit. Good renters are good pet owners. 5-year-old boys are rougher on houses than most pets! Pet owners tend to stay longer and pay more because they know it's hard to find a good pet-friendly property.