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Cassie Villela Pet Deposit for short term pet
30 April 2018 | 6 replies

I am a pretty new investor, with two buy and hold single family properties.I have a question about pets...we do allow pets, and we have a $500 pet deposit, $250 of which is non-refundable.I have a fantastic tenant (ex...

Chris Mullinax Renting to Pet Owners 🐕
22 July 2021 | 10 replies

I have an interesting number to share with you today: 67% of American homes include a pet. As landlords, are you willing to cover this target in your rental property strategy? Which are your concerns about renting you...

Donald M. Guinea Pigs?
21 July 2016 | 8 replies

I have not had tenants with pets in the past but I am being asked by a prospective tenant about 2 guinea pigs. They will be in a cage but I believe they have to be let out to exercise and hay is needed for the cage I ...

Michael Wegner ATTN: People who rent to Pet owners *Newbie seeks advice* Thanks!
17 March 2020 | 10 replies

Hi Everyone, So after countless hours of listening to podcasts, surfing these forums learning from you all, and reading tons of articles/books I am super pumped to finally be closing on my first property in about a we...

Tim Kaminski HouseHacking Duplex-Restricting Pets Besides My Own?
24 January 2018 | 3 replies

BP,I'm closing on a duplex in February, taking over one side.  Entertaining the idea of getting a small to midsize dog for myself but not sure I want to allow my renters to have pets :) .  Is this something anyone has...

George P. Pets or no pets?
2 July 2019 | 21 replies

I understand if you allow pets, you're opening doors for whole nother sector of renters' market
Why else would you do it? Higher rent? :roll:

Aaron Wyssmann Pit bull at property...be sure to talk with neighbors, they'll tell all.
29 July 2014 | 12 replies

About a month ago I started working with a local broker who is also a property manager for our investors.  He has been doing this for 28 years so I learn so much.  Here's what I learned just last week...We received a ...

Jane S. Emotional support pets—what’s the scam?
2 August 2021 | 4 replies

Can I refuse to rent to applicants who have emotional support pets? Do tenants use the seemingly loose rules for categorizing animals as emotional support in order to avoid paying pet deposit? When you think about it,...

Catherine Javier How much pet fee per pet?
31 July 2023 | 12 replies

Hi everyone!An interested tenant wants to lease our furnished home. 3 dogs and 4th is an ESA. Based on experience, we usually have 1 dog/family or tenant. How much is a reasonable non refundable pet fee? Usually we ch...

Edgar Macias I have a tenant with a pitbull. Contract states no dogs. Advise?
17 September 2019 | 9 replies

I have a tenant with a pitbull. On our contract it states no pets. I have talked with her in the past about it. I live in California. Any advise?