Rental Tips, Insights, & Property Stories

Finding a new tenant can feel like seeking a spouse, with stages similar to dating and commitment. While love at first sight may not be as genuine in rentals, it can still be time-consuming. To avoid ending up with Mr. Right-now, consider simple strategies like requiring an application fee.

Selecting a tenant can be like picking a suitor for one of your children or pets. We still find people amazingly wonderful, but interacting with them on a regular basis allows a strict line of judgement to enter the relationship.

Being a landlord is more than a full time job and for most of us – we only do it on the side. One of my new secrets for saving time and making life easier is a paperless application. And to make life easier can mean more time with family and friends :)

Believe me, usually it’s not enough to have just an interview with a potential tenant and entrust them with your property, without guarantees. And the best decision you may come up with is tenant screening!