I am making offers, but I would say they are offensive.

Overall there are any number of factors that can affect IRR, as you do your analysis you can watch it change as you adjust relative inputs.Analysis is a dynamic projection and when properly done requires time and more than a BP calculator (no offense BP).

You can affirm that allowing the animal does not mean other rules already in place for the property can also be ignored, such as excessive noise, offensive odors, aggressive behavior by the animal, cleaning up after the animal in common areas, etc.

First,  please don't take offense to this but Zillow is one of the most ignorant companies I have encountered when it comes to lead generation.

Further, you can also place "reasonable" restrictions on the animals, including the requirement of a recent veterinarian report on the health and vaccine status, with annual updates; must be spayed or neutered unless contraindicated by veterinarian; must be in a carrier or on a leash (unless this prevents them performing their service or task) in common areas, especially elevators, stairways, and other areas where people would be in confined spaces; must clean up after the animal properly in common areas; offensive odors must not emanate from the residence; aggressive or nuisance behavior (such as extended periods of barking NOT related to the service or task they provide) can be prohibited, and potentially grounds for removing the animal and/or the resident; animal must have a chip or collar with owner's identifying/contact information; must have appropriate city/county license if required locally; and photos of the animal for your records.A thorough and clear policy will deter many of those that are less than sincere from applying when they are made aware of the policy details early in the process...like at the viewing, and mention of the policy in ads.

You may need to go on the "offensive" to find deals, meaning direct mail, working with wholesalers, facebook ads, driving for dollars, other creative methods.

please take no offense to this post.. but the very LAST thing you want to do at your AGE and experience level is lend your credit to someone else.

@Johnny Lynum Unless this is a multiple offense situation I'd give the tenant a written warning and move on.

A non-recourse loan allows you to limit some of your downside while you're playing offense (shooting for above average returns.)On the other hand, if you have a net-worth that you're willing to put on the line for any particular deal or have sufficient fire-walls in place, then you can be more aggressive.At this point in the cycle, I would advise caution.

Looking for something that is very non-offensive and a crowd pleaser.