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Should I allow pets?

Yes — pet-friendly rentals lease faster and command $25–75/mo pet rent.

Reviewed by Keiron Brown, Founder & Editor, CalculateRealEstateROI · Educational estimates only — not investment, financial, tax, or legal advice

Direct answer

Yes — pet-friendly rentals lease faster and command $25–75/mo pet rent.

Expanded explanation

60%+ of renters have pets. Restricting pets shrinks the applicant pool dramatically. Mitigate risk with breed limits, weight limits, pet deposit, and additional pet rent.

Examples

  • $50/mo pet rent + $300 pet deposit + 2-pet max.

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