The current economic environment will lead to more of this type of behavior all over the place (even good neighborhoods), so you need to be proactive and diligent.Sorry to hear about your misfortune.

Philanthropy is normally a learned behavior, not a natural one.

This type of dog's behavior would be much better than most human tenants.At any rate, legal or not, I would never charge a pet fee for that.

The gift should be more like a reward for good behavior.

You insist on siding with an unprofessional and unethical agent simpyly beacuse YOU are an agent and you feel somehow that his behavior reflects poorly on you.

As far as how it might affect my descision making process; I am more influenced by income, credit and past record with employers and landlords as a reflection of their character and behavior.

I am not rewarding bad behavior, I am trying to hedge against my investor losing more time and money. 

If so, I'd pass because that shows a consistent pattern of poor financial behavior and you can bet you'll soon be added to that list.The point is, you should look at more than just the score. 

Thus rendering leverage and other "risky" behavior less of a problem.Buy for value, not price.

I think most buyers can see through that kind of behavior.