I just slowed down my speech, but used the same words I would with anyone - just in slower motion :-)But, they're great tenants.  

And no elevator (2 floors).  

The property I managed was a 26 unit, 2-story single building, no frills, no balconies, showers only, old building, high ceilings, no elevator, with mainly tiny studios (about 250 square feet).  

There was a couple who gave a presentation at our local landlord club the other month, for the life of me I can't remember the name.Essentially, the main speech was done by a lady, who as a landlord was owed tens of thousands and finally snapped when some deadbeat ex-tenant flipped her off in court.She sells a $299 guide book on how to sue your tenant, and frankly, I'd have bought it - if we were owed large amounts of back rent (which we aren't).

It takes a lot to maintain a high rise, especially with things like multiple elevators, underground parking, and pools on the rooftops.

No balconies, no laundry on-site, no dishwashers, no elevator (two stories).  

They had no balconies, no grass areas, no elevator (2 stories) no dishwashers, disposals, they didn't even get assigned parking as our little lot was not big enough for every tenant's cars or their guests.  

And it's not business as usual to raise rents every year and if you think the tenants are buying that speech, you're wrong.  

But, I might allow a portable raised bed like these:http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/vegtrug-ra...http://www.homedepot.com/p/Keter-Easy-Grow-Elevate...That way, the patio or ground under them doesn't get wrecked or plowed up, etc.  

I put it all in the ad - criteria and info about the property, including negatives (no dishwashers, no balconies, showers but no tubs, small parking lot and street parking, no elevator - but well maintained in good location, etc.), then went over it all before a showing.Kids are more destructive than pets.