All Forum Posts by: Connor Sell

Selling our first rental ever. The one that opened our eyes.

Check it out - call or text me at 864-581-6432 with any Q's.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/606-S-5th-St-Easley-SC-29...

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Greenville, South Carolina

Quote from @Ericka Luddy:

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Awesome! Do the companies just book it like any other consumer? Or do they reach out to you personally and arrange this?

In the beginning you'll want to proactively reach out to local hospitals, healthcare recruiters, companies, etc to build your brand/relationships. We still do that pretty consistently to ensure that we're staying booked.

Erica - Thank you for confirming what I'm thinking! Lol. We have one single-family LTR in Greenville, SC area and this thought came to mind. Whom should I reach out to first? Recruiters? Looking for best ROI on time spent marketing, due to time constraints.

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Tampa, Florida

Quote from @John Underwood:

I have many properties in Greenville.

All my tenants are responsible for the yard.

I have the right to get it done for them and charge them for the work, but have never had to go that route.

I occasionally have to remind a new tenant to cut the grass but they usually get whipped into shape relatively quickly.

I tell them if I have issues with this or other, I will not renew their lease. Their choice.

My wife is of the same mind. I am too, but I just wanted to explore all options. Thank you for taking the time to share what has worked for you! I believe we are going to go this route precisely, and spell out the expectations even more clearly.

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Greenville, South Carolina

Quote from @Charles Carillo:

@Connor Sell

I would hire a lawn service, and include it in the lease, while also including it in the listing for the property when you rent it. This will save you a lot of hassle, and minimize any issues with the city. When renting from us, I never have tenants manage any part of a property. I discovered that they never do the work once they get into their unit. I keep tenants and renting, separate from property management.

I completely agree in my gut, and in my mind. I should have voiced that my only hesitation is that we are already on the top end of rent, which will be no problem, however I don't want to exceed that number, and I don't want to sacrifice the lawncare costs obviously. Will I need to compromise or what sayeth thee? Thank you @Charles Carillo for your valuable time/energy, sincerely.

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Greenville, South Carolina

Hey everybody! We have a rental house in the Greenville, SC area and have had great track record with tenants this far, over the last five years. No major issues or damage. We are careful and we are fortunate.

That said, each time we have rented to different families, they have trouble keeping up with the lawn. The city has sent multiple letters over the years, explaining that the grass is way overgrown and that we will be ticketed if not rectified. I am a reasonable person, and they arent wrong, it exceeds reasonable limits for sure. It becomes an eye sore.

Outside of again leaving it up to tenants, have thought of two solutions:

1. Utilize tremendous local lawncare service for $130 a month, with bi-weekly service. Ensuring it stays up. Passing charge through to customer, as it is built into the lease.

2. Leave it to tenants to secure own lawncare, but they have to ensure its done - or it will be two strikes and you're out. Then we hire service and they are forced to pay. This is not favorable because its kind of subjective and I dont want to have that relationship.

Would either of these be advisable, or maybe alternative solution?

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Greenville, South Carolina

Quote from @Brandon P.:

If there are uncommitted parties (not married) but just boyfriends, I feel this could get difficult down the road if something were to go sideways. I would be very cautious with moving forward. It's easy to fill a house, but you need to do your due diligence beforehand.

My parents rented a two bedroom to a couple, and it went south. Anecdotal sure, but this may very well be one of those times where you apply the old adage "if you have to ask.."

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