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Zac Lindquist
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My First Vacant Unit

Zac Lindquist
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Portland, OR
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I am about to experience my first vacancy and would like any feedback/input from anyone experienced. I live in a tenant friendly state(Oregon) and the application process makes me nervous when it comes to potentially denying applicants.

Any advice from those that have gone through similar situations I'd love to hear more. The last thing I'd want to go through is a discrimination lawsuit. Thanks in advance!

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John Underwood
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John Underwood
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Advertise everywhere, hold an open house. Run background checks. Pick best applicant. keep your paperwork to show you picked best applicant. Don't discriminate. You'll be fine.

When you turn people down tell them you had another more qualified applicant. They should understand.

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