Most of my screening comes from gumshoing social media, web court searches and following up on references.

If you have strong screening criteria, someone who is qualified should be just fine.

And as my target tenants are traveling and may not always have access to a larger computer screen that is something I will look into prior to the next tenant.Good luck, and thank you so much for the information.

You'll need a reliable network of local professionals (plumbers, electricians, handymen) you can trust.Hiring a Property Manager:Peace of Mind: They handle day-to-day operations, tenant communications, and legal compliance.Local Expertise: They understand the local market trends and rental laws in Colorado Springs.Cost: While there’s a fee, many find it worth the reduction in stress and time commitment.Lessons Learned from ExperienceBuild a Strong Local Team: Even if you manage the property yourself, having a dependable local handyman and a real estate attorney can save you headaches.Leverage Technology: Utilize property management software for rent collection, maintenance requests, and tenant screening.

You should screen and approve every occupant.

They're seldom home during the day and on weekends.The upstairs tenant texted me yesterday (I do have a separate phone line for our properties) saying she's having noise issues with the downstairs tenants: banging the screen door closed after she's gone to sleep on weeknights (11:00pm), talking on the phone at 1:30am, up and about at 2:30am on the weekend.

A screen shot with the URL and date at the bottom is necessary.

If doing it yourself, have a plan for showing and screening tenants.

There's a very good chance the issue(s) you face have already been discussed and answered.Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of your screen, and you can search for other MEMBERS or LOCAL MEETUPS.

, we rarely need to evict, and one of the reasons for that (other than a consistent 21-point tenant screening process) is that once the tenant recognizes that you are serious and have a consistent process in place they respond in one way or another.One more thing - I suggest you don't accept partial payments, as this can delay the process as well.Feel free to reach out if you have additional questions or if I can assist in any way!