What I do believe is in being proactive as opposed to being reactive when it comes to taking care of and maintaining anything for that matter whether it be my personal health, automobile, a property I may own, etc.

Are pets allowed and specifically what pet.

Or I’m wondering if the co-signer seems reliable if we should be flexible on the dog part and require a non-refundable pet deposit and pet rent.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

. - Your pets find out next.- Journalists find out last.This is also, more or less, in order of what profession tends to do the most transactions, with escrow officers at the top (most volume) and journalists mostly unable to afford to become homeowners at all (least volume).

I need to sell for reasons of age, health etc.

You may find some interesting & positive things about the job outlook in the health care industry we've got here in Cleveland. 

Don't let new residents come stay without permission (pets, friends or AirBnB guests). 

As of right now she still likes her job and the health insurance is needed.  

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.