Keeping it legal: further thoughts on tenant selection criteria

As I'm going through another rental turnover -- and qualifying applicants-- I'm reminded on how important this step is, not only for choosing the best renters, but also to protect myself from possible lawsuits and legal trouble. Photo by rawpixel.com on Pexels.com In fact, this step is so important that this is my 3rd blog … Continue reading Keeping it legal: further thoughts on tenant selection criteria

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When choosing a rental property, don’t forget to buy the neighborhood!

When you set out looking for a rental property, you probably have a good idea what you're looking for. Let's say that you've decided to target families, hoping for a long-term rental/low turnover. You'll narrow down your search by looking for an area with good schools and parks (location! location! location!). You'll look for houses … Continue reading When choosing a rental property, don’t forget to buy the neighborhood!

The most important part of developing your rental business: Build your team

Photo by rawpixel.com on Pexels.com Even if you plan on being a one-person business (as I consider myself), you still need a team.  There are for things that you either can't do on your own, or shouldn't!  Mistakes can be costly and time consuming.   Having a list of professionals will provide a more solid foundation … Continue reading The most important part of developing your rental business: Build your team

The best way to protect yourself from a tenant’s false claim:

At first, it didn't occur to me to take pictures of my properties, except for standard listing photos.   That was a mistake. Occasionally I had "disagreements" with my renters when checking them out.  I'd point out that, for example, trees needed to be trimmed or weeds pulled.  In response, I'd hear "It was like that … Continue reading The best way to protect yourself from a tenant’s false claim: