They’ll also keep abreast of the laws and prevent violations. 

I would then request rent be due at the end of month to prevent late fees and evictions.   

During the rental process, we independently keep track of: The leads who contact usNamePhone numberEmail address (if provided)How they contacted us (Zillow, Trulia, CL, Hotpads, etc.)Any other details we deem pertinent.It may be overkill, maybe it could help us prevent and/or investigate/report this kind of fraud if we need to.It sounds like we need to step up our game the next time we list these properties.

Has anyone done well in the Phoenix area near Dbacks and Suns stadiums with renting out properties for Air BNB?

I put strainers in tubs and make all necessary upgrades to prevent them but if they cause them then it’s in them. 

@Ezra Nugroho all 3 were clean and paint. 2 had new gas furnaces from last owner, 1 had central air. all 3 had off street parking. 

After George Air Force base closed, so did a lot of Businesses, Growth in the area stopped almost overnight. finally started to pick up again in about 2004 then all of the sudden home prices in the area rose 300-400% between 04 and 08...

I’m active duty Air Force retiring next year.What are you planning for your first investment?

With excitement in the air, they gather around the table to sign the final documents that will officially seal the deal.

Not always preventable, but also good to prepare your tenants and take precautions.