I always say in business, language and persuasion are two very important ingredients needed to be really successful.

You had asked what the best thing was to do with your standing, I have detailed what is "BEST" thing to do, I make no arguments that is far from easiest, simplest or most known or written about, what matters is it's worth it. 

Hi @Pat ChamaraMy advice is that,It's really the simplest, smartest thing to do.

Simplest work around is factor utilities into rents, I know your gonna say "but what if they use more then I factored", yeah, what if, as in exactly how much $ difference can it be?

@Mike Guenther as others have mentioned, Investor Carrot is the simplest and highest performing real estate investor website system to use.

In NC,technically, anything structural, mechanical (HVAC), plumbing or electrical other than the simplest of things.

Use simplest, cheapest means to filter first followed by more in-depth and costly processes (emails, then phone calls, then in-person meeting if possible, then background check)Basic guidelines I followed: Got applicants on a phone call before I sent an application.

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

Awning.com is the simplest way to do this.