Just make sure to adjust the rent enough to cover the average utility costs and include it clearly in the lease terms.

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?

What are your best tips for screening tenants, especially for student renters?

@Anthony Miller here's something to think about that's not covered in any books!

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?

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

My properties are in B+ areas.I see in writing what they say they use to screen tenants and it looks as good as any I've seen. 

Hi @Tyler Koller I've used apartments.co for screening and rent collection in the past and it worked well. 

Use the top three or four discriminators so applicants can screen themselves.Then you need to have clear screening criteria yourself.

They can find and screen good tenants, so you don’t have to worry about them not paying rent or taking care of the property.