You are ultimately responsible for your property and are encouraged to let your renters know what is needed.Please address these issues and contribute to your investment property and our community."

@Valerie Bailey ask what the fee entails - 35% is high but depends how much they are doing for that 35% and what you are responsible for.

However, making sure you have a pet addendum that indicates the rules and regulations surrounding the pet is crucial. 

The best way for you to see for yourself is to run a test ad on Craigslist in an area you're considering buying and watch the response.

Thanks for all your responses helps one feel better to know others have overcome the fear.

Dave,Thanks for the response.

If she doesn’t response to 5 day notice, you have to file for forcible entry detainer. 

Appreciate your response.

I will take any advice/criticism as I am all new to this and appreciate any responses.

Over the years, I’ve posted several tax questions on BP and there was an REI-focused CPA that was always very responsive and helpful in answering them.