Normally, we would say no and wait until the end of the lease but due to the situation and hardships we would inspect for pets and pet damages.

My cleaner can bring her large Bissel for extra clean up.Plus I tell every small dog owner not to let them off leash when outside....eagles...

You HAVE to allow pets.

For a legal service dog, you cannot charge a pet fee or deposit or pet rent because a legal service dog is considered an appliance, not a pet.

.: In a prior post from about 2 months ago, Kerry Malarkey and Nathan Gesner mentioned a small landlord is exempt from FHA requirements requiring the acceptance of emotional support & assistance animals if one of the following is true:"Owner-occupied buildings Properties with four units or fewer that are owned and lived in by the ownerSingle-family homes Homes that are sold or rented without a broker by the owner, as long as the owner doesn't own more than three at once" (Quote from Nathan's reply))https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1219359-pitbu...Given this, if a landlord does qualify for the exemption, what exactly does this mean? 

Four violations and you still think they are "sweet" pets?

Secondly, short-term rentals provide flexibility for owners, allowing them to potentially use the property themselves when not rented out.

. - Mobile homes are permitted I've verified with the recorded restrictions and by calling the Property Owners Association. - Current owners have surveys, this is a new subdivision.- Public sewer available.- Current owners purchased many lots and they haven't developed them.

Consider 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.

Purchase price: $98,500 Cash invested: $15,000 owner financed on duplex, bought from a friend of the family. hopefully many more to come