I don’t need any background or credit checks because I already have websites for theses services through law firm.

Additionally, shop around an umbrella coverage.Speaking of insurance, have your lease mandate tenants also carry renters insurance and provide evidence of the renters insurance prior to move in.Probably obvious, but I use Avail for customizing applications, tenant screenings (background, credit, eviction check), creating a lease, and collecting payment.

But before that, let me give a little background/context so you know where I’m coming from.

That's the background, onto our fun story.

Bit of background - The property is in a commercial area and I believe at one point in time was a hair salon.Given this is my first rental and my inexperience I reached out to a couple contractors and one of them told me to start at the permitting and zoning office.

I’m a beginner investor with a little bit of construction in my background and have learned a ton from their resources for the basics.

I do a credit and background check at the time of application, which seemed to cut down on inquiries from potential tenants who would not be consistent with payments.

My background is in real estate and construction. 

Before I give some context and background information on my situation I want to preface this with what retirement means to me.

Background; I am interested to learn if I am going about my rental business the right way, or if there are ways I can optimize?