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Douglas White First Rental, overwhelmed
10 October 2020 | 24 replies

Hey BP So I bought my first rental investment property. I closed on it about three weeks ago and I just finished my rehab phase. I put it for rent last night already have had about 15 some acquires and now I’m getting...

Angela Smith new tenant wants a pet, I said no
22 February 2019 | 8 replies

We have a new tenant, has not yet moved in but has paid his first month rent and security deposit.  He signed the lease yesterday.  We do not allow pets.  This was clearly stated in the listing and in the lease.  It w...

Charles Patterson How much extra do you charge for pets?
28 March 2020 | 16 replies

If you allow pets in your rentals, and your state allows you to asses an extra pet rent amount... how much do you charge?We allow up to 2 animals, and all dogs must be licensed and releases signed so that we can conta...

Lilith Wolfersberger Tenant Claiming Service Animals after signing pet lease
21 July 2023 | 15 replies

Hello, 
My tenant signed the lease at the beginning of June, to move in mid-June. This lease included a pet addendum for her 2 small dogs. Now that the first full month's rent is due (after she has already had the ke...

Ben G. What's Your Take on Pet?
18 July 2018 | 17 replies

Good day, BP community!I am looking for your opinions, advice, horror stories, etc on renting to pet owners. I currently own a 4-unit multi-family with a "no pet" policy. Recently, I have had to turn away two perspect...

Michael Crawford Fleas in 3/4 occupied 4 family.
13 June 2020 | 3 replies

I have a situation where I am under contract for my first property. It is a 4 family, that I plan on owner occupying. 3 units are already occupied, with 2 tenants that seem responsible and cooperative and one that is...

Melanie Ruiz Pet Deposits: What are your best practices?
15 January 2018 | 2 replies

Suggestions for handling pet deposits: How would you / do you currently handle them? Additional monthly fee? One lump deposit just in case? Pros and cons?

Austin Bright Common Criteria for Renters?
28 September 2023 | 16 replies

Hi guys,
I'm getting ready to list for rent for the first time and am curious about your rental application criteria for tenants? This is what I'm thinking. But honestly, it seems like it might be too cumbersome? I'm...

Bill Briscoe Is this a pitbull?
12 January 2014 | 24 replies

I'm not a dog expert, but it looks a lot like this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pit_bull

Dominick Speranzo Should I accept tenant with cats
12 September 2022 | 24 replies

My tenants brother is looking to rent my other unit and makes great money but has a cat. Should I look elsewhere