Here was one of the highlights "if a landlord knows that a property is subject to flooding, then they must share that information with potential tenants prior to signing the lease agreement.

To all self managing landlords that switched to using a property management company, what caused you to make the switch?

The one thing to consider is that IL and NY are both not landlord friendly states.

We have flipping, advanced investors, woman only group, 101, multi family, landlording etc.

I take a picture of their driver's license.I ask for phone numbers that accept texts and any alternate land or business phone numbers.I ask for the names and birth dates of anyone under 18, and ask if there are any service / emotional support animals, together with their names and breeds.I also ask for personal references, previous landlord contact info (and length of time there), employer contact info (and how long there, together with earnings), as well as the name and contact information for their manager / boss.

Property values here have a steady history of growth, making it a reliable market for long-term investment.2.Tenant-Friendly Laws: While this might seem like a challenge for landlords, tenant-friendly laws create a stable rental market.

Always meet in person:  This will give you a good idea of the person, if they're smoking a cigarette while talking to you, or being very negative about their previous landlord make sure you make note of that.4.)

Economic pressures forcing landlords to adjust rental prices to attract tenants.For renters, this means more flexibility and savings, especially in historically competitive areas.

I don't know what's going on in their lives, and usually if someone is punching up at a landlord or their representative it's because of something in their lives that they're really stressed out about.

I think Landlords are better off using strong policies, knowing the law, acting quickly and professionally.