Here's my policy:$25 per month per cat, $100 upfront non-refundable cat fee.$50 per small dog (under 25 lbs) per month, $200 upfront non-refundable fee per animal$75 per large dog (over 25 lbs) per month, $300 upfront non-refundable fee per animalMax one large dogMax two small dogsMax three catsNot sure if I'll run into problems like @Fernon Meeks mentions, but ALL of the qualified sets of tenants (3 sets) that have applied own pets in my rentals over the past two years.

Kelly Moffat I would read a few books to learn the landscape but then take a hard look at your time-money-knowledge you have and pick the best strategy and zero in on it.

I went from ZERO to my name now being associated with an REI.

These are GREAT sources of information.I'd recommend getting a property or two before you dive too deeply into things like business structure or insurance beyond a "Landlord's Policy", and that requires a property first.  

Always do the analysis numbers and try to look at it before you make an offer or at least have a clause in the sales agreement contract that will allow you the time to get an inspection and possibly back out of the deal if you want to without a penalty greater than your earnest money.When you close on a property, right after it, get an insurance policy that will protect you if there is a loss.  

I am in the process of putting together a policy and procedures manual to document everything that is being done in my wholesaling business.  

At the very least, you should pay almost zero for your mortgage. 

I am new to real estate investing and have zero experience, but I'm willing to learn all that I can to become a successful real estate investor.

Zero balance = zero minimum payment = zero impact on DTI.

Six months later it  was ours and we continue to do business with this owner.3. 12 Unit - Bankruptcy listed in MLS.4. 12 Unit - Owner wanted out of the apartment business so bad he offered us ZERO down on a land contract.