Is it the same animal as noted in the pet addendum?

But the water went only partially into the living area - we may have been able to salvage that part of carpet if not for the tenant's significant damage to it (pet stains and ground in dirt stains.)

I have read to do this - that way, you can avoid the hoarders, dogs who chew up the place (if you accept pets), tenants who are overly messy, too hard on the unit.The other side of the equation is they may think you're asking too much & move on to rent from the competition.What do you do?

I would also schedule walk thru appointments with each tenant to assess for repairs/ painting/damages and things of that nature ( you also get a chance to see how each tenant lives regarding cleanliness, pets and things of that nature).

He is willing toput down a 2-mon deposit plus a huge pet deposit to easy my fear.

jason, i have my sticking points, as i'm sure most rehabbers do..my big pet peeves are old windows and formica countertops...crazy i know, but every rehab i do has new windows and granite..my painters are my main crew...they also do my framing, roofing, drywall hanging and finishing, etc.

Always have a paper trail.Make sure to that they are not slipping pets in on you.We have a non refundable pet fee of $250.

10,000 btu would be your minium for a family of three, take into account how many people and pets will live there.

Also being more strict about no-pets without payment. 

I already know when going into a place that if it smells like candles, febreeze or ozone, that there is probably weed, cigarettes, or pets that was there before.