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...

Hello! I recently purchased a duplex and own a few more rental properties. When I bought this duplex a few months ago we had tenants already in the building. Awesome tenants! They have 4 kids, have never paid a day in...

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I need advice regarding dogs in the rental apt. One of the tenants moved out and she left such a mess behind especially of the dogs she had. I just bought the place and inherited the tenants.

I don't want to acc...

Question: With a no pets policy, tenant brings a doctors note stating she medically prescribed to have a service dog to counteract anxiety condition, she moved in without a pet and knew the policy beforehand. Other Te...

My tenant has provided my property management company with an ESA letter from a counselor that verifies the need for an emotional support animal. My property management company says that this means we cannot charge an...

Property managers, How to know if owner allows pets or not? Do you just call and ask? Or when do you ask all these questions?Thanks

Hello BP, I just closed on a duplex in Marysville WA. One unit is vacant and the other has an inherited tenant with a small dog. There is a $200 non-refundable pet deposit in place. When we purchased the property we w...

I use direct booking for my short-term rental, but also several channels like Airbnb. With direct booking we have a security deposit that places is a hold on the guest credit card until after they leave. However, with...

Just got a 4-plex under contract for $120k. Each unit is a 2/1.1 and rents range from $540 – 580. Gross rents of $2250. They are all currently leased with tenants of 12, 7, 5, and 2 years.

I just met with the ow...

Hi, I'd like to allow my renters to keep Pits and large breeds, and promote myself as a dog-friendly landlord. They make up most rescue populations. I screen tenants myself, so I can meet them and their pet. I would r...