If the basic blocking and tackling is correct (good pics, good description, allows for pets, priced right, listed on the correct sites, PM is responsive to inquiries) then you need to pull the rip cord on price.

Consider adding amenities such as a rooftop lounge, a pet wash station, or a co-working space.

For example: your smoking policy, pet policy, parking rules, who is responsible for garbage cans, overnight guests.

Where you have rules in place for things like pets, or number of occupants, stick to them!

If the applicant submitted an application, with the appropriate fee and was qualified to rent your home, legally you'd be obligated to rent to them with their Section 8 voucher.However, if you have other policies like no pets, no smokers or no more and X vehicles in the driveway, you can deny tenancy to Section 8 voucher holders who don't qualify because of pets/smoking/parking concerns.It's important to not be discriminatory, but you can also protect your investment by being vigilant in your tenant screening avoiding future headaches.

I can’t prove the cat died from toxicity but even putting a pets in harms way is completely unacceptable.Are there grounds for non- renewal of lease even if toxic traps as a prohibited item were not on the contract?

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.