We are just beginning the tenant screening process.

The simplicity of handing the credit and background screenings off to a third party made such a huge difference in the infancy of our business. 

Insurance has gone up about 55-60% last 2 years with no claims thanks to all the lawyers that advertise on tv.

Will have great tenants because we have a very good screening process.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator.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?

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator.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?

Except I do own a rental in Cape Coral and I do know that a screened-in patio does add to it's appeal, so, I'd think a full Florida room would add more.Now, the Lender may've also not wanted a cost-to-cure on there, but the appraiser should've still accounted for any added value they thought should be there.

But just remember to screen well, because the laws of roommates still applies, as if they were the only tenants. 

Wife's property management duties also included inspecting units, preparing units for rental, advertising vacant units, screening potential tenants, showing the units and processing rental applications.Wife produced two spreadsheets detailing her rental management activities.

Make sure to get a good tenant this time (screening) and have a great lease (Attorney)!