AI-powered platforms can be a useful tool to manage the routine tasks of a landlord such as collecting rent, tenant screening, maintenance requests and tenant communications.

@Jack Lindstrom I think comprehensive screening will get you where you need to go with non-Section 8 housing.

The first thing I do when I purchase a property is fix everything that is broken.

Are they actually as time consuming as people say "4am toilet broken events"?

The evictee will be in there giving great advice if anything doesn't work out...It's important that you document what you screening criteria are (a policy) and stick to it. 

You do not need to have a license to manage an apartment community.Property management can then be broken down into "annual" property management (normally a unit without furniture), a seasonal rental management (such as 2 weeks to several months up to 6 months) and then vacation rentals (sometimes for the weekend, a week, etc..).Each state has its different rules and licensing for each area of property management (annual, seasonal and vacation) as well as the different areas of management (association, apartment and property).I hope that helps.My understanding is that if you are an EMPLOYEE of the property owner you do not need to have a license; if you provide property management services as your management co owned business or as an independent contractor, then you do need a license.  

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

There are other challenges that come with unqualified tenants in addition to nonpayment of rent including unauthorized guests staying in the property, broken windows, and other issues which I'll dive deeper into in a future post!  

The point of screening an applicant is to determine the level of risk to your property, your income, and others.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.