All Forum Posts by: Scott Stallings

but can a tenant argue that the monthly fee should cover all pet expenses? Not just extra wear and tear?

hey guys, my name is scott from lancaster PA. I'm a new guy, my first property isn't even ready to advertise yet but I'm trying to nail down what I want my policy to be, right now pet policy. 

I'd like to allow pets, but is it best to charge a pet deposit or up the rent a few bucks? From what I understand (which is very possible I understand wrong), that in PA I'm allowed to charge up to 2 months as security deposit, but can only hold one month after the first year. Again, from what I understand that includes the pet policy. If that's true I'd assume it's better to have a monthly fee per pet. 

Thoughts?

Thanks David! I'll definitely check out that podcast. What building on the campus do you guys meet? I'm looking forward to coming!

wow, I'm impressed how any people are commenting! Very friendly, thanks guys!

Michelle, more locals! Cool! I think that's what ill be doing in the future. Right now I have a house that needs a tad bit if work then ill be looking to put somebody in it. Id like to start out slow, once the first is going good ill look into expanding a bit. 

thanks Paul. I will check out that link, as well as the rest of the site this weekend. I will also need to look into those meetings you mentioned. I'm glad I found biggerpockets!

thanks guys! I've already learned a lot searching through the forums. Very valuable website!

hello everybody, my name is Scott. Just signed up for biggerpockets to help gain valuable knowledge in the real estate and landlord topics. I don't know a whole lot about anything and I've been doing a lot of homework. Hoping to be ready to start advertising my first property soon. Any advice for somebody starting out would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!