Here's a detailed guide on how to screen applicants: Application Screening Guide 

I make sure I screen each potential tenant thoroughly (background and credit checks) and require references.

Quality of the tenants2.

Are their listings detailed with good quality photos?

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

McKinney is thriving, but so are other parts of North Texas, and a broader perspective could reveal other great opportunities.Here’s what I’ve observed managing a significant number of rentals in the area:Bedrooms and Layouts:3-bed, 2-bath homes consistently attract the largest pool of tenants and have the highest occupancy rates.4-bedroom homes have grown in demand, especially with the rise of remote work, as tenants look for extra space to use as a home office.Square footage is less critical than number of beds and baths.Supply and Demand:McKinney’s growth is driving demand, but the quality of the location matters greatly.

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

.- They often get sold Class C or D properties while using Class A assumptions - then wonder why they are losing money.Here's some copy & paste info that you hopefully find helpful:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

The market in Racine is much different than Kenosha and we have been having a hard time getting quality tenant applicants.

I've heard nothing but complaints from customers AND their franchise agents reegarding the quality of their 800-number service center.