Pets are always a difficult decision for landlords. Most people want pets or already own pets, so banning pets from your property is a sure way to detract a huge chunk of your customer base. For those that own pets, it can be difficult to find a rental because pet rules are strict everywhere they go. Many rentals will allow dogs, cats, fish and even reptiles, but this can be a noise issue, cause odors and disrupt neighbor’s style of life. Here is a look at the worst pets in rental properties.

A swimming pool is a very attractive feature to have in your rental. Unfortunately, it attracts families with young children that are more likely to have an accident and/or drown.

First and foremost you need to know your tenant very well before handing over repairs to them. Some may save you money, but others may end up costing you more in the long run. Maybe your tenant is a trustworthy, hardworking, divorced father that pays his rent on time and is handy and/or employed in a maintenance position. This would be a no brainer, and could be a good thing for both of you.

However, another type of tenant may end up costing you more money, if they don’t know how to fix things they say they can fix. They may not care about doing a good job, or they may say they will make the repairs but never do it.