Many Middle Ga landlords are automatically less than
enthusiastic when they hear a prospective tenant’s question, “Do you allow
pets?” Small wonder. The specter of damage from unsupervised four-footed
co-inhabitants is a real possibility (despite the assurances of their doting
masters).
Yet that kind of automatic landlord reaction might turn
out to actually result in a questionable business decision. Some undeniably real
benefits can accrue to those who open their WarnerRobins rental home to tenants who own pets.
Don’t believe it? Here are just some of the reasons why
renting a home to a strong applicant with a well-cared-for, healthy pet can
benefit both parties:
1.
Widens
the Number of Potential Candidates Allowing
pets into a rental home materially increases the eligible applicant pool,
giving an area rental home owner more
latitude to select the best applicant. How many more become eligible? I checked
this, and came up with jaw-dropping numbers. 47% of households own at least one
dog (not to mention the 95,000,000 million owned cats). The numbers prove what we
know already: a huge number of Americans are ga-ga over their pets.
2.
Respectful
Tenants A Firepaw.org
survey comparing pet owners with non-animal-owning tenants showed that, on
average, damage done to rental properties is about equal between the two
groups. The takeaway from that is the biggest surprise: just because pets are
living in your rental home in Warner Robins doesn’t
mean that the property will suffer. It seems that grateful pet-loving renters just
try harder to keep the property in good condition. They do the worrying for you.
3.
Higher
Rent Renters with
pets can be willing to pay some additional rent for the privilege of keeping their
furry loved ones with them. Pet-owning renters are not likely to shy away from Middle Ga rental home listings that specifically allow pets — even
when a “pet rent” or other fee is part of the bargain.
If you are considering buying an income property next year,
I provide resources for my clients every step of the way. I hope you’ll feel
free to contact me anytime with your Warner Robins real estate questions.
Joe Barbee
Associate Broker/Property Manager
478-978-3428
TheBarbeeTeam@gmail.com
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