I'm renovating a house I bought that has a nauseating smell to it. We have aired the house out for a few days. There were many dogs, cats, and rats living in the house. They also smoked. The smell is probably in the w...

Hey I am searching for some advice on how to handle my current situation. I bought a duplex a year ago and my girlfriend and I house hack and live in the upstairs unit. We have an extremely friendly 11 month old poodl...

Had some leases expiring this month and was on the fence about offering them to renew, but I still offered renewals at an increased monthly rate. This tenant is staying in a 1br apartment, at the old rate of $350 doll...

Where I live in California, it is not uncommon for homes to have unpermitted additions. This is primarily due to the slow and cumbersome permit process and high permit fees. During the 2006 bubble, appraisers used the...

Hello, a family applied to rent my house. They are great and have "5 Pomeranians. All shots are up to date and they are seniors."The dogs have been living in their house (which they are selling) and things are under c...

Hey all. I have a brand newly renovated three flat in a quiet north side Chicago neighborhood. Hardwood floors, new everything, etc. Just listed it and am getting a high number of "do you accept dogs" viewing inquirie...

Hello,I am considering an applicant who plans to get a puppy, vizsla, after he moves into our property. He is working with the breeder now and he said that when the right puppy is born that matches his family, they wi...

Looking for advice on security deposits and pet deposits in the Central Illinois area. How much should I get for security deposit? Should I get a nonrefundable pet deposit ? and/or addtional $ per month? I don't have ...

I’m a new landlord and I just finished my first BRRRR/HouseHack combo. I’m finding it difficult to get qualified tenants in who don’t have animals so I’m considering allowing them in my units. Question is there’s pros...

Our tenants have been renting our house (single family-3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage) for about the past 18 months. We rent it at slightly below the market (we are renting it at $1450 per month and the market is $1500-...