Leasing strategy for 12-18 month leases.

[Mark Walker]

Considering tenants are more likely to move during the summer months, do you think it's wise to schedule leases to expire during winter months? To discourage moving. TIA

[Bill B.]

Your question is funny because as Gino mentioned. Most landlords do the opposite. They schedule leases to end in spring/early summer because they don’t want the vacancy during the winter/holidays. 

If you think people don't want to move during winter how will you find any tenants if yours moves out? I obviously don't experience winter with most of my rentals. (I changed my MN lease to end July 1st to avoid winter vacancies.) I set my Vegas rentals to expire May1st or June 1st. I rent SFR so almost all my tenants have kids. They plan activities around the school season.