Consider 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.

I know two people who bought while only planning on staying in the area for 2 years (both had a number of pets making renting more difficult). 

They do have multiple pets, which is a downside, but they would pay a non-refundable pet fee as well.Has anyone rented to anyone in this situation?

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.

This is one of my top 5 pet peeves, as you can imagine. 

One of the latest is a law that proposes all tenants can have a pet with no additional costs.  

(They have the deferred maintenance you'd expect after a fixed income senior lived in them for several years, plus smokers, pets)So how do I turn 5 straggling houses into a proper real estate portfolio and well-managed rental business? 

A: "Oh, I don't actually live here, I'm just staying here for a few weeks with a friend"A: "The seller just asked me to stay here because people kept breaking in and vandalizing the place, that's why the appliances are gone"A: "I love all the neighborhood pets, but I absolutely hate the business next store because their air conditioner squeals when it runs ALL SUMMER!"

Consider 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.

So, if the mess isn't going to attract pests like food waste and it isn't causing damage like pet urine then it may not be an issue worth letting yourself be bothered about. 5.