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Keith N. Trust your Gut Feeling
23 September 2016 | 1 reply
ehhhh....The guy and his wife apply via the screening service I use, Cozy.co, and everything comes back looking normal. 
Account Closed Afraid I won't find a renter
27 September 2016 | 6 replies
You'll most likely get a bunch of calls and showings and most will be time wasters no matter how much you try to phone screen them before hand.
Jason H. Best use with a year of rent upfront?
28 September 2016 | 7 replies
@Jason H.Usually when a tenant offers to pay that far in advance, alarm bells go off in my mind: what is the source of the money; did I effectively screen this tenant; are they about to loose/quit their job, etc.Anyone who is good at managing their money is not going to prepay rent that far in advance.  
Cordell Hinton-Brown Website essentials for beginners
6 July 2015 | 5 replies
One thing I would strongly suggest is a page with a form where potential sellers can input their property information so you can pre-screen the lead before you call them back.
Dawn Anastasi Section 8 Bible
8 February 2019 | 66 replies
I now replaced every door with solid core.I've removed storm/screen doors.
Account Closed What is your ideal number of bedrooms in a SFR?
14 February 2019 | 29 replies
Good point on the bathrooms too, I don't screen for 2 baths now but I probably should.
Jean Moynahan Tips on Selling Duplex
25 November 2022 | 46 replies
Patch walls and replace broken screens as necessary, and fix or replace small things like cover plates for light switches and wall sockets, light fixtures, doorknobs and faucet handles.AppearanceMake the duplex as visually appealing as possible by increasing its curb appeal, the term used to describe how the residence looks from the outside.
Greg Raymer How To Interview Tenants And Know When You’ve Found The Right One
24 January 2023 | 2 replies
They will have a good credit score, a stable job, good references and they should have been able to answer all your questions clearly and honestly.It’s important to keep in mind that, even the most thorough screening process can’t guarantee that a tenant will be problem-free, but it can help you to minimize the risk of having issues with your tenant in the future.
Wilson Hunter Projector TV with screen
31 January 2023 | 5 replies
It’s a weird space where the best layout I can figure out involves TV screen over the window rather than a big screen on the inner wall.
Heather M Auclair Looking at MHP/Long term RV park
7 March 2022 | 2 replies
Hire whatever landscaping maintenance out or have the PM do it.Have your lease terms be super tight ( make sure they are structured for RV rentals ) and do careful screening