I also allow pets, which seems to help fill the house quicker at a higher rent.

Hello everyone, I would like to position my investment strategy as a social enterprise, and haven't been able to find relevant conversations about that subject just yet.I am interested in "investing for good" in the Annapolis, MD area, not so much for the purpose of cash flow generation, but to support my community - buying small properties, affordable for a low-income family, and helping out those who may lack credit or references yet are in a truly dire financial situation - whether they are vets, victims of domestic violence, documented immigrants, etc.This may sounds suspicious to you all, but I am happy to hang on to the equity and not make much cash.

If I have a tenant who is claiming domestic violence and wants to move out immediately, what are my rights as a landlord?

One of my pet peeves, and I have many, is that even experienced operators undervalue the importance of doing market research on what will sell best in their particular area and in their particular community.

Lease signed for March 1 move in, deposit, pet deposit and first months rent paid up front.

My market here doesn't have a lot of good properties that allow for pets, and most pet owners are forced to move to the older part of town.

For domestic flights it is acceptable but for many areas you will have an extra leg and if you have been to fine air ports you will quickly realize that our air port is not good.  

If you aren't charging $25-35/mo pet rent with a pet addendum, add it.If you need to change any terms or clauses in the lease, now is the time.Casually say something like 'I noticed the backyard looks a little muddy.' 

They are useful especially if tenants have pets or small children; you order a few extra and if some are damaged they are easy to replace.The hospital I work at uses carpet tiles instead of carpet. 

- Background -I have a tennant who was good (kept to themselves, was fairly clean, respectful, etc) but had a pet who caused alot of damages to the property.