In my expensive market, bird dogs start at ~$5k.  

Try bird-dogging/driving for dollars for a local wholesaler.

They also encouraged me to have pets and found someone with two pets and came to find out they keep pet rent.

Tenant's lease states no pets.

Utilities are included, dogs welcome.  

This isn't old school dog eat dog world- it might sill be in other places, but there is a sense of community and I hope you choose what's best for you! 

This is a tenant that has multiple emotional support dogs one of which she snuck in without telling us.

Engaged with two kids and a dogs.

Say you planned to raise chickens or have 5 dogs and it wasn't permitted...

2BR/1BA not as desirable as 3BR/2BA: Storage and multiple living spaces are appealing.Garage, large yard, and allowing pets attractive for many tenants: I added non-refundable pet deposits and increased rent per pet.Renting in fall/winter is a challenge: I experienced one month vacancy (standard to expect 5% vacancy).Prioritized tenant selection: Tenants (Denver landlords themselves) are clean & pay on time.Decided not to allow marijuana to minimize liability: reduced some interest.