Funyon Funyon
a few tenant issues/questions
Thanks for any thoughts on these three issues. Sorry this is so long.We recently purchased a 2 apartment/1 commercial multi-use property that we discovered needs a lot of work. With the property we inherited 1 tenant ...
Christopher Ward
Service pet question
Hello,Quick question. A potential tenant has told me she has not paid a pet deposit in the past due to it being a service animal. She has given me a registration number for the pet.Should I attempt to collect a pet de...
Lee L.
My tenant is taking care of other people's dogs
Hi BP,This past weekend, I learned that the tenants in one of my units are taking care of 3 dogs that do not belong to them. According to the lease they are allowed to have 2 pets (1 large dog, and one small dog). I ...
Josh Shrader
First property under contract, pets?
Just want to say thanks to this community. I've been lurking for a while, reading, and trying to understand what it takes to make moves in this space. I'm currently under contract on my first rental property. 2 bed 1....
Steve Welty
Everything You Need to Know About AB 2216: Pet Ownership in Rental Housing
Hey BiggerPockets community,
Steve Welty here, excited to share some insights on a new piece of legislation that could have a big impact on landlords and tenants alike in California: Assembly Bill 2216 (AB 2216). If ...
Dametric Shaw
Looking for ideal real estate strategy to maximize a small land purchase
Just purchased 1 acre of land in a rural community. The neighborhood is about 60/40 stick-built and mobile homes SFH. It's about 14 miles from Tuskegee University and 16 miles from Auburn University although I'm not s...
Chelsea John-Williams
Pets, pet policies, pet insurance?
I just bought my first rental property, fixed it up and posted an ad that on Craigslist/ Zillow. I have heard the horror stories about pets ruining properties so I wanted to allow small pets under 35 pounds but also r...
Kirk Gore
What to do when your rental house turns into a farm overnight
So this really happened last year.My very first group of tenants were 3 college students moving into a SFR (3 Bedroom 1 1/2 Bath) that I had just finished renovating with my business partners. They told us that they h...
Andrew Goodson
How Much to Charge for pets?
What are some common fees for pets in a rental home? We are looking at a model that charges a pet fee monthly rather then a one time deposit.
Jacob A.
Preventative measures for pets
I'm a Landlord who allows tenants to keep pets, although my patience is slowly wearing thin due to the odors they leave behind. I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions as to ways to limit pet odors/damage. An an examp...