The previous landlord hired an attorney and they delay the case for two years with multiple bankruptcies on the eve of unlawful detainer trial. 

I just turned 60 yesterday and I have a bunch to offer except for rental real estate.I have been in construction since I was 17 and I had an active real estate broker license for about 30 years eve though I never did that full time.  

So, it would be smarter to let people see the unit but prepare legitimate reason for not renting - credit score, income requirements, etcDon't take application when/if you know you're not going to rent them or they won't be qualified.Application fees are not refundable but I do read them whole list of requirements and explain in details.Like:"if you ever had an eviction, don't apply - the fee is not refundable", and eve explain that eviction is not their things thrown out of a house but simple process when their landlord file anything against them in the court.You can tell them on the phone though that you've just got an application and processing will take few days with your accountant, they can see the property but you won't take an application at this time.

I've leased on Christmas eve/day and new year's eve/day on multiple occasions over the last 5 years. 

My favorite is working to get syndication docs done on Christmas Eve because someone MUST CLOSE prior to year end.

When I say that’s all that I do, let me tell you what to expect in the life of a landlord and all that they do. 3 am Christmas Eve Tenants call-Furnace went out.I get up, phone calls made, emergency call, expensive triple overtime to the Heating Contractor, Tenant has heat.

Some leaky faucets , slow drains , a broken window , a broken screen door, missing damaged facia , Eve's and saufet .wood decay around front door , a ceiling fan that doesn't work , ac with water filling drain pan , crack in garage ceiling , 1 cracked floor tile, 1 double tapped breaker , and a missing attic inspection cover .

I have had tenants move in on Christmas Eve and Christmas day.

Happy Friday eve everyone!

Can I still sign up for your NEW YEARS EVE special??