I work for Bell Partners, Inc. We have about 230 properties in the southeast. I work at the second largest property in our portfolio-we have 605 units and over 1,000 residents. Almost any complex of a good size (30,50,70 units etc) with any sort of amenities (pools, fitness centers, etc) will most likely be managed by a property management company of some size. The maintenance, paperwork etc is too much for one person once you get past 10-15 units. Any management company will have stricter rules than private landlords. However, there are a lot of smaller duplexes, four plexes, and townhomes for rent in almost any city in America. These are usually private landlords who own the property and rent it out without the assistance of the National Apartment Association. They can make their own rules and own leases. I would just start driving around and calling the numbers on the signs. I would let anyone that I talk to know about the dogs right upfront, so if it's not going to work you don't waste your time with viewing the property or the application process if they later decide the dogs are a no-go. Start saving your $$ now. Pet fees/deposits are never cheap and are hard to get back once you move out. Once you lease an apartment, do the move in inspection with the landlord and take good notes of any pre-existing damages or cosmetic problems. Sign it together and get yourself a copy. You have to be able to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that your dogs didn't cause any damages to get your pet deposit back. Once you find something you like, feel free to PM me about any of the paperwork/policies. I can definitely let you know if anything is BS, illegal, or unfair.