Because I'm also new to this type of investment, I have minimal advice but in pricing you may consider not pricing rent on the high end as you may not get as many tenants to screen and may be left with a short list of not-so-preferred tenants.

This often happens to rentals to landlords who don't screen intensely and who don't check on their property often.Don't think that this is rare bad luck.

Just got the problem just clicking on the green "signup" box half an hour ago.The signup form pops up briefly, then the screen goes blank, (another pop up?)

Also, for what it is worth, I used the tenant screening tool that is here on BP and it does a full screening, criminal history, credit check, past residence addresses,etc. for only $25.

@Chris Christianson My electrician was at the house yesterday and took a flat screen TV, Xbox, and some other stuff from the house.

You will really have to hire a property management company, just make sure to screen them very carefully.

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If they were breaking up, they could give notice and move out.If she want's to rent the place by herself, re-screen her alone.

I wish to screen my tenants a little better this go around as my first 2 tenants were absolutely horrible (late payments, trashed property, etc)Also another question.When a tenant give you notice to leave.

Regarding the roommate situation, I would also request 1 point of contact for maintenance requests and rent payments.I have heard many stories where landlords/owners have taken properties off the market and tenant changes their mind and the landlord have to start from scratch in marketing and screening for a new tenant.