Have you decided that you want the extra expenses that animals will add to your rentals?

This is the California law regarding service animals:http://www.disabilityrightsca.org/pubs/548301.pdfAn emotional support animal doesn't have to be a dog. 

One of my initial questions on my CL ad is 'how many animals?'

Have an animal policy with criteria in place (I say animal because pets in California are evolving into assistive, therapy and service animals at a breakneck pace.

Service animals are different than emotional support animals.

These animals are not considered pets and this is a protected status.

@Clint W. would collect a 2% fee of all income generated.All remaining income is split at a ratio that is decided ahead of time: 50%-50%, or 70%-30%, etc.So for example:Investor A invests $100,000.00 for a property as a silent partner / equity partner.The property nets $15,000.00 annual cash flow.Investor A would start with $10,000.00 annual return (10% of invested amount)Chris would collect $300.00 (2% of total income)The remaining $4,700.00 would be split based on the agreement - say it's a 50-50 split, so $2,350.00 to both parties.At this point Chris is getting $2,650 per year, or roughly 17% of the annual cash flow.The investor is making $12,350.00, which is a 12% ROI for them.I've found that this sort of partnership agreement works smoother, promotes successful management, and is an incentive to improve the property.I'm sure there are other - and quite possibly better - options that others can suggest.

You're looking at a bear and a dog and saying it's the same animal because they both have four legs and fur.

Process was still long but a lot smoother.

Specifically the unsanitary smell and amount of animal waste improperly disposed of and on the floors.Please be aware that the condition of your apartment is unacceptable and unsanitary for not only you but your animals as well.