If you find a property, call a PM and tell them you have a property and you'd like to talk with them about managing it - ask about how they handle tenants/evicitons/screening/ and most importantly do they cover the area your property is in.... if the answer is NO then RUN AWAY.  

Door lock, detector batteries, other consumables, replacement of damaged or disappearing items like pool towels and linens, replacing blown out screens (I spent over a grand just on screens last year though we did have a freak huge hail storm).

I told my husband it's going to be blood in the streets soon.

3-4 more tenants may sound great when it comes to income, but there’s a ton of work involved with screening the applicants and maintaining the people and properties.I’m not a fan of the one bedrooms myself.

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?

Pros I can think of: - higher rent rates (renting by the room) - saving cost and time on upgrade - easier advertising Cons I can think of: - high turnovers  - limited screening - possible wear and tear  

Quote from @James Cavanagh: looking to connect with the community contractors across United States that deal with fixing flips and realtors to areas, Texas and OhioGo to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of your screen and you can search for other MEMBERS or LOCAL MEETUPS.

But that's no guarantee.And, you can follow all good screening procedures, professionally run your business, and don't get too cozy with your neighbor/tenant.After that, roll the dice. 

The thought of using Zillow to screen applicants makes me nervous haha!

Hi All- I have an Army vet who applied to rent my property. How do I go about verifying her income from the VA? I can't seem to find anything on how to do it. An old post had a link but it doesn't work. Thanks!