If it's a high-traffic backyard with pets and kids, they will chew up new grass in no time.

That will not only hide the repaired crack but make the stairs less likely for people or pets to slip on. 

What's the difference with the political signs, garage sales, lost Pets???

Here are some typical ones:1. subject to my partners approval (your pet rat can be your partner)2. 120 inspection (we have world class inspectors...and they stay booked)3. subject to a 60 year mortgage at -0- interest If these aren't enough you can go to the "wholesaling" forums and find plenty of advice from frauds and scammers. 

-Pet rent Depending on your building you can add income by allowing pets and charging for them.

Some good ones are:1. subject to my partners approval (your pet rat can be your partner)2. subject to 90 day inspection (HOPEFULLY you can broker it by then)3. subject to 40 year mortgage at -0-% interestOperating as an unlicensed broker isn't an easy job.

Favorites are:1. subject to my partners approval (your pet rat can be your partner). piper suggest this in another thread. 2. subject to 90 day inspection (just tell them your inspector is world class and in high demand)3. subject to 0% financing for 40 yearsRemember, being an unlicensed broker requires a drivers license, no RE license, no education, trickery, deceit, no money, no high school diploma, and nothing to lose.

It was somebody that wanted to know if I took pets.  

I personally like dark hardwood, but they present maintenance issues... dust and dirt, pet hair, scratching, etc.

charge pet deposit (pets not reported)???