Should you have fences at rental properties?

[Beau Pearson]

I have two single family properties that both cash flow very very well. 3-400 after all reserves each. They both have wooden privacy fences. I live in Florida. I have spent at least 2,000 over the last 5-6yrs repairing each of them. Anyone have any thoughts? Seems like a stupid expense at a rental. When tenants leave, should I just take them down? Right now the rental market is incredibly strong, finding tenants is easy. I understand that this could change. Let me know. I don’t mind replacing appliances, AC units etc. fences just seem unnecessary. Would love to hear everyone’s input.

[Bill F.]

@Beau Pearson 

Something like 44% of Americans have a dog.

 Do you allow pets in your rentals? Do most of your applicants have pets and do your competitors provide fences?

You could also bite the bullet and replace the wood fences with vinyl.