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Stacey Collins
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Should I choose the one with pets or with kids?

Stacey Collins
  • Cumberland Foreside, ME
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Hello,

We are taking applications for our first rental home. We have two strong candidates right now and would love your thoughts on this.

First, it is a higher-end rental ($2350/month for a small 3 BR, 2 BA single family home.) We've just put $100k into a huge renovation, and the house has all new kitchens and baths, hardwood floors, etc. 

Both applicants have good jobs, professional, well-dressed, well-kept cars, etc. Have not run credit checks yet but assuming all is well there.

One is a single man, local business owner, with two dogs (boxers). He has offered up front to have the floors refinished when he leaves. (we'd write a dog security deposit equal to that cost into the lease.) So that takes care of the floors... but the painted kitchen cabinets? Doors? 

The other is a professional couple relocating from out of state. 3 young kids.

In your experience (especially with responsible higher-end tenants like these) which is a greater risk for damage, kids or pets?

Any input welcome! Thanks!

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