I change the locks right after previous tenant moves out or at the time of the eviction as instructed by the Sherriff in my area.1 - completed & signed rental application2 - all supporting documents have been submitted by the prospective tenant - copies of the following-photo id, proof of income, social security cards for anyone over 18 who will be occupying the property3 - Deposit received - at least security deposit with default noticeThe documents I have prepared upon move in- balance of funds required to get keys and sign the lease- rental package revised and completed for prospective tenant & myself to review together & sign which included lease, deposit receipt, tenant behavioral policy, move out instructions, notice to all tenants -that is a form I created which advises the tenants on grass cutting , possible liens/notices/fines from the city, what not to flush or put into the sinks (feminine products, cooking oil -used or unused), pet addendum if applicable

Tanya,If I were to do anything in that situation, I would probably try to use the heat from the heat pump when it was in air conditioning mode to heat my domestic hot water as I did in FL 20 years ago.  

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

I'm also a lead GP in a 32-unit multifamily syndication in South Carolina.From my perspective, the main consideration for investing alongside a foreign partner is that the domestic partner would need to sign for financing.

I’ve always had excessive damage problems with people who have pets or use hookahs / smoke.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

@Patrick Flanagan. a lot of them work nightshift as well since they are covering the shifts no one else wants. and a majority have pets.

I find 1-2 bedrooms with 1.5-2 baths is ideal for them because they frequently travel in pairs - and have pets!

Isn’t the purpose of the pet addendum suppose to protect me as a landlord and also the tenants have renters insurance and liability insurance cover the cost?

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.