Finding Good Tenants Takes More Than a Zillow Listing Every landlord wants reliable tenants who pay on time, take care of the unit, and stay for years. Finding them requires work. Posting a listing and waiting is not a strategy. You need to market the unit properly, screen aggressively, and verify everything applicants tell you. … Read more
Bad screening is the single most expensive mistake a landlord makes. Every eviction, every trashed unit, every month of unpaid rent traces back to the moment you handed over the keys to someone you should not have. Proper screening costs about $50 per applicant. A bad tenant costs $7,000-$8,500 on average. The math is not … Read more
As a property manager, one of the most common issues you may encounter when screening potential tenants is the topic of emotional support animals. While there are certainly cases where individuals truly require an emotional support animal, there are also instances where people may try to take advantage of the situation to skirt around no … Read more
As a property manager in a low-income majority area like Syracuse, NY, placing and screening tenants can be a challenging task. It is essential to have a thorough process in place to ensure you are selecting reliable and responsible tenants who can pay rent on time and maintain your property. In this blog post, … Read more