Ironically, platforms designed for real estate (Zillow, Apartments.com, Rentler, etc.) produce very few tenants for me, compared to FB Marketplace (and I also find a lot of their functionality to be user un-friendly, from the landlord side). ...you'd think that platforms custom-made for real estate would make the process a snap for landlords, but it takes me a lot longer to post and manage rental listings on Zillow or Rentler than it did on Craigslist.

I am happy to chat about the process as well if you have questions.

The data is undeniable that there’s so much existing and future need for more capacity.

The final pro for Omaha that I'll list, is that our Airfield (Eppley) is now in the process of adding an international expansion-- making it an even more attractive place to be that is centrally located, affordable, and primed for continued growth!

I'm also curious about what the process looks like for other landlords who have gone through this.

Breezeway allows us to easily organize all photos by room and generate a downloadable document for reference.Once a tenant moves out, we follow the same process to document the property's condition and determine if any amount needs to be withheld from the security deposit.Additionally, we require new tenants to complete and return a move-in inspection document within 3 days of moving in.

There are differences in the way cities execute this process.  

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Remain calm and professional through the process.

Common issues include incomplete data (e.g., missing property taxes or HOA fees), unreliable rent estimates, and the time-consuming process of manually calculating metrics like cash flow or ROI.Platform Preference: A web-based platform would work well for in-depth analysis, but a mobile app would be crucial for on-the-go research and quick evaluations, especially when touring properties.Wish-List Features: A tool that integrates local market data (rental demand, appreciation rates, or vacancy rates) and offers scenario modeling (e.g., "What happens if I increase rents by 10%?")