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19 April 2024 | 7 replies
The lease says, absolutely NO PETS allowed.
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19 April 2024 | 5 replies
I want to put in place some incentives for new tenants and want to know if anyone on BiggerPockets has done something similar.Here are a few ideas I have had:First Month Free: Sign a 13-month lease and get your first month freePets: No pet fee for the first 6 months, year, etcRent Discounts: Offer a discounted rent for the first month or two fortenants who sign a pre-lease agreement before a certain date.Waived Fees: Waive application fees, administrative fees, or securitydeposit for tenants who pre-lease.Free Utilities: Offer to cover utilities such as water, electricity,or internet for a certain period for tenants who sign a pre-lease.Upgrade Packages: Provide upgrades or amenities such as free parking,access to a fitness center, or a smart home package for those whopre-lease.Gift Cards or Vouchers: Offer gift cards or vouchers to localbusinesses such as restaurants, cafes, or grocery stores as a signingbonus.Flexible Lease Terms: Offer flexible lease terms, such as shorterlease lengths or the option to renew at the same rate, to incentivizetenants to pre-lease.Refer-a-Friend Program: Encourage current tenants to refer friends orfamily by offering them a reward if their referral signs a pre-leaseagreement.Early Move-In: Allow tenants who pre-lease to move in a few days earlyat no additional cost.Guaranteed Parking: If parking is limited, offer guaranteed parkingspots for tenants who sign a pre-lease agreement.
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17 April 2024 | 16 replies
Another way to structure it is to charge pet rent instead of a pet deposit in the beginning.
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23 April 2024 | 30 replies
Anyway I dont have a dog in the cash flow hunt.
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16 April 2024 | 9 replies
Once this kind of group hind a dog to a pet-free property.
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18 April 2024 | 10 replies
A few words of caution: - Be careful not to let the "tax tail" wag the dog.
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16 April 2024 | 9 replies
. - If a pet is involved, there are third party pet verification services that you can contract with to help assess the risk of the breed.
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16 April 2024 | 12 replies
First time homeowner here (since 2020)…I really want to move out of my current home because it is too large for me and my two dogs and I hate cleaning so much space (refuse to pay someone to do it haha)it’s a 3BR/2.5BA, two stories, 2565 sq ft on a 7000 lot with a huge pool in the backyard.