Ugh. I only allowed cats, no dogs, but apparently after carpet cleaning the smell is worse. Likely just because it's wet, but still...I worry it won't go away after it's dry. New tenant said she was unable to sleep in the one room with pet smell at all.
Sigh, I will no longer allow any cats or dogs, birds, rabbits, fish tanks, etc. The damage is not terrible, but aggravating enough that my first tenant of 2.5 years was a bit disappointing in their care for the place. Half the blinds were shredded (they replaced MOST after I prodded them), carpet torn in one spot (they """"fixed"""), kitchen and bedroom walls dirty from their grubby ass kids (they painted at my expense). Hole in bathroom cabinet, bedroom door. Screens torn in every window. Ugh.
Too bad I used people skills to get them to repair since I can't withhold their deposit by law on account of not giving them a condition report upon move in. Tried, but they elected to take pics instead, but by law I'm required to give them a signed condition report to even get a deposit...I did when they renewed their lease, but not sure if that counts since their original lease was when the deposit was given.
Glad I started visiting prospective tenants where they live now before they sign the lease so I can see how they live. I did that with tenant at other rentals starting a year ago when I first heard of this tactic. Ugh...
After the current tenant moves out in a few years, I will likely consider an interior/exterior paint job, as well as new flooring, kitchen and bath so I can maximize profit if I sell. Could stick the money in O REIT. Dividends look good, and +/- 500% growth in price since inception. No hassle.