The way we screen tenants tells us all we need to know 99% of the time. 

And screen tenants? 

It's simple to install over a flat floor.  

Over a year $200 on a $35-40K gross is nothing, yet over and over LLs want to "set a cap" vs screening for good guests/tenants instead. 

@Sarita Scherpereel so it's in a three flat building, but the zoning says there's only two units the basement unit based on what you said it's not illegal as it hasn't been cited by the city.

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How would you handle tenant screening?

Most likely because of their attractive flat fees!

The biggest mistake new investors make is to walk a property, maybe explain in general terms what they want and then let the contractor come up with the SoW.For a bedroom this could be:- replace carpet- repair closet dooror- remove carpet- remove curtains, nails and screws- replace closet doors, entry door SKU#- replace window SKU#- refinish hardwood floors 144 sqft, clear/oil-based- prep and paint all woodwork- patch walls, texture, paint walls eggshell white clay, ceiling flat white- replace light fixture SKU#, replace lightswitch w decora/white, replace 3 outlets&covers- install blinds SKU#Obviously, the cost would be quite different.

How will you advertise, show, and screen applications?