Landlords that don't understand how to clearly communicate and document things can create a lot of problems.

That means you may be showing the property, helping with application screening, collecting rent, inspections, maintenance coordination, lease signing/renewals, owner communication, etc.

To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating integritySo, start out by listing everyone you know in an Excel spreadsheet.

My initial thought is to have her fill out the proper application paperwork and sit down with her to communicate the transition.

BUT that’s having communicated many many times with lender that it would be accepted and I needed the seller involved of course as it’s his/her loan.

Hard to beat the tax efficiency of the stepped-up basis inheriting the properties allows. 

I know there are quality tenants in other demographics, but this is the dominant renting demographic in my area and I'd like to make my advertising efforts as effective and efficient as possible.  

I believe a market economy is the most efficient market structure know to man, and that it benefits all of society more than any other tried by mankind.

I make sure that the roofs are in good condition, the siding, replace windows if they are not energy-efficient, etc.

I find the best way to uphold accountability is through crystal clear communication.