I'm amazed and delighted daily by Lady Landlords FB page and highly recommend joining at least 2 Landlord FB pages as well as these here in BiggerPockets.

I am in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area and I am a new landlord, having purchased my first rental property about two and a half years ago.

Several economic factors are contributing to this shift:Overbuilding: Some areas of Charlotte have seen significant overdevelopment, leading to an oversupply of rental units.Tighter Money: Rising interest rates and economic uncertainty have made tenants more cautious with their spending.Tenant Behavior: Many responsible renters are choosing to stay put rather than take on the cost and hassle of moving.What Does This Mean for Landlords?

Have you ran this by your landlord/tenant attorney?

Start by asking for recommendations from local real estate groups, Facebook community pages, or other landlords in the area—they’re often the best source.What do you think about getting a good referral from a good property manager?

They often provide standardized lease agreements that comply with state and local laws.Additionally, many landlords use platforms like Avail, Zillow Rental Manager, or TurboTenant, which often include customizable lease templates that are state-specific.

Some here will tell you all tenants hate their landlord so factor that into your actions.

All Landlords risk tenants damaging the home, but a NICE home attracts NICE tenants so the fact that you've made the home very NICE means you should be able to take your pick of applicants.

I would also recommend paying attention to the landlord restrictions, rent control and overall laws as it relates to owner/tenant relationships.

I wish I had better news but this has been my experience in talking with other landlords who do use them or have in the past.