Originally, the house was owned by an animal "addict".

Flipping can of course be an option, but it's honestly a very different animal than just having a rental property.

After watching footage about the "wet markets" in Asia where these viruses originate, it's very sad to see the animals who are taken out of their natural environments caged up in these markets for profit.

NO... the point is that the characteristics of Cash Flow for an income producing Asset that may or may NOT be financed should NOT be on the Asset.It's not the Investment that Cash Flows... it's the INVESTOR that Cash Flows the properties.I have bought most of my properties where I decided to allow the properties to break even or maybe slightly cash flowing initially.HOWEVER, I have been buying in Brooklyn, NYC for 23 years and own approx. $20 Million in RE today.Today's Cash Flow FAR exceeds any break even or negative cash flow I initially have had when I originally purchased the property.I will say that generally, when someone tells me that a Property is Negative Cash Flowing which is a bad investment, I generally don't correct them that it's the INVESTOR that Cash Flows the Investment.

For pets I charge $200 one-time fee per animal, and $20/mo. additional rent (per animal). 

I work with a wonderful animal rescue called ALIVE Rescue based here in Chicago.

So far I have not been able to locate one.(3) Have an animal policy in your lease that covers all animals, pets and otherwise. 

Please note: animal fees (if you have any!)

It is a different animal from what I hear.

And pouring chemicals that are dangerous to children and animals in the yard is beyond stupid if you are serious.