We now require a minimum credit score, Income needs to exceed 3x rent, Length of employment for 1 year, prior rental history required (min 2), no criminal record, no cats or dogs exceeding 25 pounds. 

Gonna keep pounding the pavement until I find one that works.

Don't be pennywise and pound foolish. 

When I see investors pound a certain area, I have to ask myself why. 

The seasoned investors usually don't have time to pound the pavement as they are negotiating deals, working short sales, talking to banks, Realtors, contractors, tenants, management companies, etc... and would love to have deals brought to them.

Everything a home kitchen would have.We do allow pets, up to 70 pounds and 2 of them max.

Start eviction proceedings (if allowed by law)Won't renew their leaseOr raise their rent when the current lease expiresNow, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and, even though it won't help you this time, in the future, slyly check the condition of a possible tenant's car's interior when they meet you.

What if they tell you to pound sand when you come knocking to tell them they need to leave?

I have a tenant applicant who claims she has a 60 pound dog who is a service dog. 

FYI, the Columbus market is being absolutely pounded by wholesalers, I have gotten 4 calls already this morning and its not even noon.