If you do accept the applicant, I would certainly charge pet rent as well as a pet deposit that will hopefully cover the damage.

Broken hand rails, missing plate covers.

Needless to say, I messed a lot of things up.Some things I know for next time:-make sure to include security deposits credit and prorated rent credit in the purchase contract-make sure to keep all addendums that may be needed saved on computer for quick access-get all the necessary documentation for rehab funding from the contractor before going into contract on the property (my lender needed his insurance, workers comp, experience, etc. and I was not able to get rehab funded in the loan because the contractor would not send this to me and it was too late for me to find another contractor)-check that title has gotten the documents correct before they are sent over to the seller-take pictures of the house during the walkthrough for insurance purposes-check for flood zone early on -give yourself a realistic timeline for closing-check reviews on title company before choosing oneDoes anyone else have any recommendations? 

Does anyone know of some insurance companies where a tenant can cover their dog?

@Sam Grooms makes sense, I guess mainly I am wondering from a snap shot 10,000 ft level what an overall picture of a market may look like.

Covers furnace / boiler, ac, water heater, washer & drier and may be something else. $20 or $25 per door per month.

Oh, and I will post my picture ASAP- don't yell at me just yet!

However they do not cover nearly enough things.

I wish I had purchased the hard cover version though, I need to take notes. 

You take a risk which could result in cancellation of your title insurance and complete loss of your real property without compensation in the event that a title issue regarding your real property arises.Contact your title insurance company to determine coverage and if your policy does cover transfers , and when or how.2.