But if you allow tenants to have pets it is not maintenance free and needs to be cleaned/sprayed down etc.

The real problem is that the vast number of beginning investors never bother to learn their state landlord tenant codes before they invest.This is my pet peeve with new investors...trying to operate a business requiring knowing the law without having the desire to learn.They should never be allowed near tenants, they need a PM.On the other hand responsible investors that learn the laws first I would strongly advise self managing.

Also how much pet damage insurance I should ask them to carry or do I just need to make sure their renter's insurance covers pet damages?

Then charge her pet fees, pet rent, additional deposit and additional rent for the extra people and demand a 2 year or longer lease.Then you can get them a second room and find a place that allows dogs.Red roof Inn is cheap.Maybe just do a couple nights while the bathroom is being redone and have contractor work around them for the other stuff Tell the contractor you'll give him a bonus if he can work longer days and finish sooner.

But about service based businesses, you're referring to something like a lawn care or pet sitting type of thing?

will you allow pets and charge pet rent?  

I charge $200 per pet and $20 per pet per month, which is below what most others are charging in my area. 

I emailed this person back and informed them, yes, we have a no pet policy.

If they provide that, then you can’t charge pet rent, pet deposit or pet fees.

Software can't handle rent collection on late tenants, noise complaints, parking violations, unauthorized pets or people, maintenance coordination and supervision, inspections, and so much more.I don't advise anyone to invest in another state unless they have a solid PM lined up to handle the investment for them.