Cory Lucas
Tips on inherited tenants?
Hey BP, gearing up for our first purchase, yay! It’s a duplex with 2 tenants currently renting with leases up in April. Any thoughts on best ways to handle inherited tenants? Things not to do? The current landlord tol...
Luke H.
Rental:No pets, No animals, Pet deposit, Pet rent, Service animal
Hi all,I did a search on this forum before posting and the latest topic is from last year. Seeing as the law changes fast I thought I would post these questions. I also checked the Texas landlord tenant laws handbook ...
Patrick M.
I am 100% Text and Email with prospective tenants
Until the preliminary (free) application is done and I meet them for a showing- everything is via text and email. It is a recent decision which is already paying off.An exchange that re-affirmed my decision:"Blah, bla...
Chris Buesing
No Pets?
I'm sure no one has ever had this happen. I got through showing the property and hand the prospective tenants their rental app, and she looks at me and says, "oh, there's no pets? I have a cat." Ugh.
Nadir M.
Pet fee and monthly payments
Hi Everyone,
So I had a recent turnover and my property was left in very bad shape. One of my biggest problems was the odor and damage that was left from the tenants dogs. Now in my lease, I do include a $250 non ref...
Dillon Alder
Controversial Real Estate Topics
Hi! I am a landlord and am taking my final writing class in college and want to do a research paper on something real estate related (Might as well research what I am interested in). I need your help finding something...
Michelle Fox
Housing Discrimination complaint regarding Service Dog
I am the owner of a single family home in Lake County Ohio. I received a certified letter saying the Fair Housing Center conducted testing of my property. The tester informed me (owner) that they had a service animal...
Muki Naseer
Dog breed restrictions
Hi All, I'm putting my townhouse up for rental. I'm open to allowing pets. Is it generally a good idea to have restrictions on certain dog breeds? How does that play out with landlord insurance policies? The HOA itsel...
Dan Johnson
STR hosts who allow pets, ever had a flea problem?
I have several STR's and do not allow pets in any of them. I am thinking of allowing pets at one of my SFH STR's. I would ask any guest bringing a pet for a shot record to prove that they are a responsible pet owner. ...
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Pet friendly rentals
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...