Non-refundable pet deposit

Or maybe the tenant decides to foster 67 cats even though the lease states no pets allowed.

I don't have significant problems with him as a tenant, but he's paying $1,150 after two rent increases where I'll be collecting $1,400 per month plus possible pet rent and deposit from a new tenant. 

I'm finishing up a book on buying and selling portfolios and will offer my analysis tool on the website.Other income - You can add other income from background checks, pet rent, pet deposits, etc etc.

be careful with the poison - if a household pet eats a poisoned mouse they can die

We plan on purchasing 2 houses within the first month or so. 1 for us, 1 to rent out.I am also looking for a furnished, 1 or 2 bedroom, pet friendly, 1 month rental under $1000 for when we first arrive. 

I'm pretty lenient on security/pet deposits as long as everything is physically in order and they are able to find replacement tenants but my questions are as follows:1.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

Couple easy things you can do is have a policy on things such as smoking or pets.

Throughout the house, the wood doors, trim, bathroom vanities, and stair railings were very dinged up from the previous owner who had multiple pets and children.