I have been allowing pets in our units and one potential tenant claims that their dog is an emotional support animal.

if you can build cash reserves while learning and trying and find and do a deal with as much of your own cash first might be better....for mental emotional health, flexibility to make mistakes..improve skills. investing; flipping is more mind set than needing OPM.

My father has a few properties and is not doing well health wise.

This is unheard of in health care .

If you and/or your spouse are eligible for a high-deductible health insurance plan, set up a Health Savings Account and max it out.

One week earlier the Board of Health and life Assistance posted notices on the site so they were expecting us today.

Only purchase the property if the seller removes the tank and tests the soil, and a clean bill of health is given.

No outstanding loans or debt, my credit is strong (750+) and I make roughly 3.3k~ a month after taxes, maximizing 401k, employee stock purchase, health insurance, etc.

Can I still charge the non refundable pet fee and my monthly pet rent?

No pets.