What to ask during a viewing

[Brook Boatman]

Hello Everyone!

I am viewing my very first property this Sunday.  It is a fully rented four unit.  I know the owner will be present and the tenants may be present.  I am timid about asking an offensive question and starting the process on a bad foot.  I also plan on occupying one of the units which may cause tension with tenants if they fear having to move out.  Overall, what are good questions to ask owner/tenant, and what questions should I avoid?

Thank you,

Brook

[Will Gaston]

@Brook Boatman Here's what has worked VERY well in my experience w/ tenants, owners, and agents:

"So what you can tell me about the place?"

Stay silent. Don't interrupt and let them to continue to talk, forever if possible. When they finally stop:

"Really? What else?"

Rinse, repeat on "Really? What else?"

My experience tells me I'll learn everything I need to know from those two questions.