Hi,
We have been living in a back house mother in law unit in Los Angeles for a 13 months now with the owner living in the main house. We have had a dog the whole time we have lived here and moved in with the dog. ...

Hello BiggerPockets community,
I am asking everyone's opinion regarding pets in their rental properties. I am a pet person myself, however, I am unsure if I'll allow pets in my rental properties due to untrained pets...

Considering a potential tenant for renting SFR 3/1. Only problem is they have 5 pets (2 dogs under 40lbs and one small ~13lbs plus two cats). The property has a huge fenced in backyard and that could be big draw for t...

I have a SFR in Austin, TX leased to a woman who is 60 years old and disabled. Her father is financially responsible for the lease. He called yesterday, mentioned 2 break-ins on the same street and said both houses ha...

My property manager wants me to lease to a tenant with two great Danes. The house has been recently rehabbed. It has Luxury vinyl Tile Throughout the house. I’m not really certain the right move to make. The PM is sug...

Ideally, I wouldn't want either a tenant that smokes or has a pet. 
But, in these uncertain times, if you had to choose one, which one would you choose?I know smoking leaves smell on the carpets, but won't pets do th...

I am preparing to open a new construction duplex to the rental market and was wanting to make it pet friendly.  I was wondering what tips I can use to protect myself against the costs of any damages incurred and any i...

I am considering renting to pet owners. Are pet fees collected monthly, if so, what percentage of the rent should I charge?  

Hey BP fam,
Firstly, let me say that I am an animal lover who has grown up with and still has pets, heck my wife is in the process of opening up a non profit animal rescue. That being said I have seen the havoc that ...

I own a "B+"  SFR in a HCOL university town with vacancy rates under 3%.  I've owned this unit for the last 2.5 years and have had three turnovers since (first tenant broke lease after 5 months due to job loss and the...