IF this were your property for the entire time the tenant had lived there and thier pets had caused this type of damage I would recommend you talk to a deck replacement person and get a bid for replacing the urine soaked wood.. you will never probably restore this deck the wood has absorbed to much urine.

, I tore out the stained carpets but now I need to decide what type of flooring to put in there considering that I'm getting decent rent AND 90% of the prospective renters have pets!

It's a pet peeve of mine because licensees become much less inclined to find creative solutions when they have to color the picture and stay within the lines.The other point is that the training is designed to help you pass the exam, not do the business.Alas, many learn the forms by not the business.

Just because you don't allow pets doesn't mean a tenant wouldn't sneak in a pet.

We did not allow pets and had no idea he even had a dog, and of course said he was just dog sitting for a friend.  

Just had tenants move out and when I went to inspect the property, among other things, I could tell that a dog was locked in the back room because of the smell, dog hair, and scratches on the door.They said they have no pets and the lease does not allow pets.

I think these days we have more things come up i.e. divorces, health insurance, people taking care of family and their older parents, education, pets that cost, etc.  

Bring a real estate agent is required in some states and also gives you credibility with owners who are looking to sign with a company.Make sure you have a good lease, a good management agreement and excellent people skills.Know everything there is to know about Fair housing, legal requirements of rental properties in your states, the difference between a pet and a service animal and a comfort animal and which ones you can decline if you want.  

For the FIRST time, we are allowing pets at this property.

If it's anything I have a pet peeve about its having a Multifamily property without split utilities.