Tenants tell me about lease prep fees deducted from security deposits, annual financial suitability reviews with an added fee, yearly tenant insurance checks with an added fee, pet registration fees (separate from pet rent or pet deposits), annual inspections charged to tenants and other small add-ons that feel like nickel & diming.Are margins really so tight that landlords have to manufacture revenue through these junk fees?

Allow pets (this may increase amount of people interested)?

Also, as a preventive measure in our property managment business, we started to implement checks in place to avoid this from happening in the future such as no undisclosed pets allowed, tenant is responsible for all pet related damage including odor remediation costs are billable in the lease, we charge pet fees as well and periodic inspections. 

Very informative webinar about HUD fair housing and Pet Screening, thanks for posting. 

Showings may change to more virtual (which can be a possible issue if they can't come look at before signing a lease as they'll be more open to options & best fit - price, location, condition of home, allows pets, nice & safe area, etc.)The PM should still be vetting everyone & professionally screening them to make sure they meet the qualifications & standards (which can adjust too, but may open up to not as qualified people that can lead to uncertain outcomes)There's a ton of potential for risk of it not working out, then a lot more money being spent all trying to find someone..

That’ll help you stay competitive and attract qualified tenants faster.Also, make sure you’re very clear about your rental requirements in your listing — things like minimum income, credit score, move-in date, and pet policy.

We focus on materials that can survive kids, pets, and long-term tenancy.

Bigger pockets has some excellent calculators.However you have to signup for the pro level.

I charge a pet fee and allow them to use the backyard with the understanding that poops get promptly picked up.As you might guess, that's not happening in one case.

QBO has every feature you need to run a business, excellent reporting features, and integration with other software.