Tenant Search for 2 fam in JC

[Irene Kee]

Hello BP, 

Looking to close on a 2 family in JC this month. We are going to be owner-occupied this property. Wondering how you guys look for tenants? Any recommended agents or PM who can rent out my other unit? 

Thanks in advance. 

[Anthony Swain]

Hey!

Do you plan on doing long-term rentals? 

Do you plan on self managing or hiring a property management team?

If self-managing, there are plenty of softwares out there i.e. Stessa, RentRedi, Avail, Tenant Cloud, etc. that make it superrrr easy!

If you're hiring a property manager, then they should help place a potential tenant for you. I'd make sure to have a clear cut criteria of the tenant you want in the property to help direct the PM company.

I spoke with another investor that uses a real estate agent in New Jersey to help place her long-term tenants. I guess it is more of a thing in that state.  In NC, that doesn't seem to be something agents do frequently. 

Good luck with your house hack Hayan!