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Jeremy Beland The Unexpected Deal – Why Wholesalers Overlook Profitable Opportunities
16 February 2025 | 3 replies
All it took was removing a couch and a TV and giving the exterior a quick pressure wash.
Melanie Thomas Tenant Swapping: Do You Allow It or Is It a "Notice for All" Policy?
27 February 2025 | 0 replies
Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons of each approach based on my experience:Tenant Swapping:Pros:Tenant Retention: Keeps the property occupied, which helps avoid vacancy periods.Minimizes Turnover Costs: No need for cleaning, marketing, or re-screening tenants if the new person is already known.Flexibility for Tenants: Can be seen as a more tenant-friendly approach, allowing them to find a replacement without facing penalties.Cons:Risk of Unknown Tenants: The new tenant might not be as reliable as the original one, leading to potential issues down the line.Lease Violations or Delays: If the new tenant doesn’t meet the lease requirements or fails to sign a new agreement, this can lead to complications.Operational Complexity: Keeping track of the lease terms, managing paperwork, and ensuring proper screening for new tenants can increase administrative work.Notice for All (One Notice to Vacate for Everyone):Pros:Clear Expectations: Everyone knows what’s expected, and there are no surprises with last-minute tenant changes.Consistency: Easier to manage leases and tenant turnover with a straightforward system.Quality Control: You can screen all tenants that are moving in, ensuring the new occupant meets your standards.Cons:Longer Vacancy Periods: The property may stay vacant for longer, especially if finding a replacement tenant takes time.Tenant Frustration: Current tenants may not be happy with the requirement to vacate, even if they want to stay.Marketing and Re-screening Costs: You’ll have to go through the process of finding and screening new tenants, potentially leading to increased costs and downtime.I’d love to hear what others are doing!
Jennifer Drake Property Mgmt company to avoid
27 February 2025 | 5 replies
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?
Al Khella Remote Showings using electronic keylock
27 February 2025 | 2 replies
For those that do remote showings and provide a code to prospective tenant to access an electronic lock, what is your setup with a locking screen door?
Adeel Makda Property Management Recommendations - Chicago / Chicago Suburbs
28 February 2025 | 7 replies
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?
Kelsey Vander Meulen Inflatable hot tub for STR
28 February 2025 | 14 replies
Side chair, curtains, TV stand, silverware, throw pillows?
Tre Wells Should I waive tenant application?
2 March 2025 | 5 replies
I screen the individual physically occupying the rental and someone in upper management of the company (President, CEO, etc.). 
Mario Garcia screening and the easiest way to evict a tenant
20 February 2025 | 3 replies

what's the easiest, fastest way to evict a tenant from a room 

Jorge Matamoros Rent by the Room Virtual Assistant's
1 March 2025 | 8 replies
Never really had any issues with tenants or lease violations, mostly because I was screening them myself and I'm lucky that a good chunk of them were friends of mine prior to being tenants.
Blondell Chism first time landlord question
28 February 2025 | 8 replies
Screening tenants is like interviewing someone for a job.