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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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:

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,...

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 ...

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...

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?

Unreal!  Has anyone come across someone being kicked out of their unit due to ESA and a no pet policy?  Seems like the co-op being so Draconian backfired.  I can see if the ESA wasn't legit but appears the co-op didn'...