Many people opted to stay in their current homes rather than take on new leases, contributing to longer vacancies for available properties.3.

First, what does your lease say about pest/rodent control? 

In some areas certain provisions MUST be included in a lease.  

- You've got to go to the property for showing- Many do not show up, so you waste your time- Then you have to have a legally compliant rental application & lease- Some approved applicants disappear the day before or day of lease signing!

My policy covers every tenant named on the lease for one price.

Essentially, your new replacement property will consist of (1) a thirty plus year ground lease on the real property you already own; and (2) new capital improvements made on the real property you already own pursuant to the new thirty plus year ground lease.

As an agent that works with OOS investors frequently I prefer they come into town at least during the inspection period.

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

Also, you need to be prepared to screen prospective tenants yourself and verify vouchers before committing to lease.

Think of yourself of an asset manager, not a maintenance provider or lease-up specialist (but do those well too).3.