You don't want someone running a boarding or breeding facility out of your property.If I had SFR rentals with tile/vinyl flooring, and outdoor spaces, I would probably have no problem with it. 

Again congratulations you are a rare breed in this day and age.With as little as $3500, assuming you have a 6 month emergency fund as well, you should be putting it all into retirement savings.

And if you are going to allow pets, I recommend both a pet deposit (we do $250 non-refundable) and pet rent ($25/month per pet, with maximum of three and no dangerous dog breeds).

Hi @Michelle ChowanFirst off, we all were where you are at in the beginning and being part of the Bigger Pockets community is a great place to start.As you know Metro Detroit is a different breed the inner Detroit and it is important to separate the two.

For future or prospective tenants, adopt a pet/animal policy for every tenant including requiring local licensing/ID tag (some counties/issuing agencies will require up to date rabies vaccine before issuing the license/ID tag plus there is a fee to be paid), renter's insurance with no exclusion of the pet/animal's breed, neuter, annual vet examination of the pet/animal and up to date shots with proof sent to you etc.

Even though my family owns the unit I currently live in San Jose, I would like to know if there is still a breed restriction or if HOA breed restrictions still apply to me?

As you know Metro Detroit is a different breed the inner Detroit and it is important to separate the two.

Any Pets (if dogs, what breed)?

1) Unfortunately, any breed of dog or even kind of animal can be an emotional support animal.  

I know it's a small dog, maltipoo breed but the fact she let her daughter bringing the dog to the house without our knowledge.