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Brendan O'Brien Cat pee in apartment
1 May 2009 | 4 replies

A tenant is moving out. She had the apartment steam cleaned and now there is a strong cat smell. She insists it is from a previous tenant and I have never noticed a cat there during her tenancy.

First question: is ...

Elisha Keller Newbie Question #9: Dealing with Tough Situation
16 November 2013 | 3 replies

Good morning BP,

So I've been reading post and it seems like everyone has a horror story; however, I'm looking for a twist on these tales. The newbie question of the day is:

What was the hardest situati...

John Thedford Pet Rents: How I Am Increasing Cash Flow
3 July 2018 | 20 replies

After seeing several posts regarding pet rent, I decided it is a perfect way to increase cash flow. I used to charge $300 PET FEE for new tenants. After the first year, I didn't collect another time upon renewal. I us...

Erick Caffarello Help! Tenants trashed
16 May 2013 | 14 replies

Hello everyone:

This is my first time doing this, and the tenants "seemed" like nice people. When I went over to collect rent, house was always clean, they always paid on time, so I had no clue of what was really go...

Thomas Williamson Every time I post a property for rent this happens!
13 September 2017 | 26 replies

I know this happens to other investors / landlords.  I cringe every time I hear Josh, Brandon, or anyone else on a podcast say, "Call people on Craigslist or Zillow that have a house for rent and see if they want to s...

Anthony Park Landlord ESA question
21 June 2022 | 7 replies

Hello my name is Anthony I currently manage my property in Magna Utah. One of my current tenants that signed a few months back into our lease agreement informed he would be acquiring an Emotional Support Animal. I man...

Steve S. How would you choose between these two tenant applications?
25 August 2019 | 4 replies

Both check out financially, credit, background check, etc. One is a divorcee with 2 high school aged children with no pets and one is a single female with a dog and a cat and no children. 
Would you let them know y...

Josh Shrader First property under contract, pets?
5 March 2020 | 5 replies

Just want to say thanks to this community. I've been lurking for a while, reading, and trying to understand what it takes to make moves in this space. I'm currently under contract on my first rental property. 2 bed 1....

Rich C. Multiple pets on 6 month lease - Worthwhile?
12 January 2015 | 7 replies

I know most of this forum is "pro-pets".  I have a vacant newly renovated apartment with newly finished wood floors.  A potential tenant has a small (25lbs) and large dog (70lbs) and needs a 6 month lease because they...

Mattie L. ESA and Service animals in Student Group Homes
6 April 2022 | 3 replies

I understand ESA and Service/Therapy Animal rules for an individual apartment or home, My concern is that I have several 6 bedroom group homes I rent to University Students. All of those homes have a no pet policy du...