There are services that will debit the tenant's account for rent (ClearNow is one that advertises on this site and I use).

If so, you can choose any roommate you want-- just don't advertise your preferences.

What price are you advertising for the lease option?

Many rentals will stay vacant for a long time because either the rent is too high, the screening criteria is too stringent, or the advertising just isn't there other than the sign and the sign may not give any details besides a phone number.

Also check if it is being advertised on LoopNet.com, in the distressed category.

I've grown weary of receiving so much advertising from MF, both within the newsletter I am already paying for (upsell), and in my e-mail in-box.

I think for me the most difficult thing is all of the laws (advertising, property mngt, civil rights, ect.).If anyone has some info for me on the areas that they focus on the most I'd like to know.

I 've been wanting to start a bandit sign campaign (we buy houses) so I called code enforcement here in Charlotte to check on the laws.Fines can be up to $500 per sign!

I’m thinking of system because I’m at my day job 9-10 hours a day, there’s no way I’ll have time to pick up phone calls.Some expenses I’m considering: legal docs, website, 1-800 #, business cards, logo, advertising, call center to pick up leads?

The association fee is $30 per month (why i love this complex so far) I advertised the unit and my phone rang all day and night.