Recently closed on my first property and I put my unit on the market a few days ago but I’d like intake on 2 things:1. renting to tenants with Section 8 2. renting to tenants with pets ANY experience good or bad is we...

So I have a question in regards to tenants with pets.  I am currently in the process of interviewing tenants and my top choice is a family who will most likely become long term tenants.  They currently have a really l...

Occasionally we have applicants with service pets with a not from a physician. Wanted to hear what other management companies or landlords are doing. Thanks!

The canine population continues to grow with no end in site.   Unfortunately many of the owners of those dogs rent but it is vertically Impossible for them to find housing.   A study completed by Firepaw org shows tha...

Hi BP,I'm a long time reader but finally decided to participate!  I'm trying to rent out a property in San Francisco.  In general, what should I watch out?  For the local investors, what special quirk should I be care...

I have a 4 bedroom house for rent and its 1 level all tile.  Am I crazy to let someone with 6 pets (4 are cats) rent this house? Would the house still smell from the cats even if there is no carpet???

No Pets Allowed

The pet issue can be one of the most challenging issues facing landlords. Many lease agreements have a No Pets Allowed clause.

You can do everything short of threatening death, and yet, pets are foun...

Houseshare/roommate setting.

Had one person want to bring their 60 pound dog. Said it was house-trained, not kennel-trained. Young tenant, probably 20 or 21 years old. Friendly breed of dog. Would you rent to that si...

This is my first investment property and I'm working on getting my first tenant!I'm trying to develop a fair and efficient tenant screening process, but I'm a little worried if I'm dancing around any discrimination is...

I texted the tenant asking about the dog and wouldn't get an answer.  The next time I went there, (with a 24 hour notice), the dog was in the outbuilding.  I heard it barking.  The tenant went out of her way to lie ab...