Plus, in my experience we don't get many applications when showing properties before they are presentable, so it adds up to a lot of extra work.I like B or higher properties, you should be able to find a really good tenant.Biggest advice is to SCREEN!  

It's best to avoid it and look for a more solid screening approach.

@Travis Lloyd is right consistent thorough tenant screening and gut feelings is the way to go!

A professional PM also knows the landlord/tenant laws in FL, they have screening criteria and know fair housing practices, they have proper leases, know how often to get pest maintenance, have repair/contractor contacts and procedures for tenants to submit requests.Personally I self-manage and I am not a PM promoter.  

I just bought a townhome which I am planning to rent out.My realtor gave me the California realtor forms used for renter screening, lease agreement, lead based disclosure and a host of other things.  

*Taxes *Closing costs *Maintenance and fees While it sounds good on the screen (since we don’t use paper much anymore…) I can’t fathom any calculator having an algorithm for “What does the future hold?”

They know the building is being sold and will be on a month to month.I will do proper screening for the tenant that stays.

If you took them in what type of screening did you do?

Also, you can screen the tenant with your system and make sure they are up to your standards.

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