Happy 2023!So I am about to rent to a Tenant with an emotional support animal. I've met the dog, got the physician letter, checked the registry etc. Upon further research I now see its good to ask for vet documents a...

I bought a duplex fully occupied in June.  Tenant A is neat and quiet.  Tenant B is a woman that can't do anything for herself, but she pays rent on time.  In the lease and my initial inspection, the tenant did not sp...

Hey friends! I'm a new landlord and have discovered bigger pockets and loving the community here!
I've done something that flies in the face of what most people think is wise – I've decided to list of my units as "al...

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...

We all know there is risk owning real estate, I wanted to share some thoughts on tenant risks, which seem to scare people the most.  Please reply with what you have done to minimize this type of risk!  Let's build a g...

Do you allow pets in apartments? Dogs are too likely to bark, owners don't clean up after them, and an off-leash dog creates a lot of problems. Then there's scratches on doors, chewed up trim, or torn up carpet to wor...

Hello BP friends! I'm having a harder time than I thought renting out rooms in my Denver mid-term rental and thought I would ask the BP crowd for feedback. I'd love to hear thoughts from other Colorado MTR owners who ...

For a background, I have a condo to rent which there are residents below and above.  Getting a qualified tenant in the unit has taken longer than expected and I have decided to accept one pet.  My initial thought is t...

I have a possible tenant stating they do not have to pay a non refundable pet fee to have two small dogs live with them in our property because they are therapy dogs for her dad of which she is the caretaker for. To m...

We have half a dozen rental units (homes & townhomes). We have generally prohibited allowing pets. However, I see many postings saying that it can be a wise strategy to allow them in rentals.
We were recently wei...