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What should I do to rehab or rent my property?
Whether you’re rehabbing, renting, or both—we will partner with you on the make-ready process to prepare your property for rent or retail.

How to approach the rehab to rent phase

Once you acquire your property, it must be managed properly. The “Rehab-Rent” phase conveys the idea that the process of rehabbing and renting is a continuous cycle.

Contractors. To ensure a successful project, it is crucial to select and manage quality rehab professionals and monitor materials and labor costs to keep you on time and on budget.

Project Management. For out-of-state investors, it’s often helpful to have a quality project manager in your corner to oversee the job, and keep everyone honest.

Tenant Placement. When renting your property, it is crucial to focus on finding qualified tenants through detailed screenings and background checks, as well as ensuring the completion of lease agreements and tenant forms.

Real estate is a depreciating asset that must be continually maintained. In the same way, tenant turnover is a readily occurrance.

Three core pillars of the rehab/rent phase

1

Know Your Contractors

How to Find and Keep Good Contractors
Grow your team with quality rehab professionals you can trust to do the job right.

14 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a General Contractor
Screen your potential contractors with these vital questions.

How to Manage Your Contractors Like a Boss
Learn how to skillfully oversee your rehab projects and contractors from start to finish.

Should I Hire a General Contractor or Serve as My Own?
DIYing your rehab may or may not make sense for your investment.

2

Know Your Project

How To Estimate Rehab Costs
Use this guide to understand how much you'll spend on your rehab.

A Comprehensive Guide to the Building Inspection Process
Learn how a building inspection impacts the cost and timing of your rehab project.

Is an Umbrella Policy or LLC Better for Investors?
Understand the difference between an umbrella insurance policy and LLC and which offers the best liability protection.

The Complete Homeowners Insurance Guide For Investors
It's important to know what's covered, what's not, and how to find the right agent.

How to Prepare Your Property for Renters
After the rehab is complete, learn the steps needed to prep your property for tenants.

3

Know Your Tenants

How To Rent Your House
Follow this step-by-step guide to find a tenant and start collecting rent.

Lease Agreements and Landlord Forms
Protect your investment with lawyer-approved residential applications, leases, extensions, pet addendums, and more.

How to Make a Lease Agreement
Understand the proper lease policies to include in your rental agreements.

Tenant Screening 101
Find the right renters for your property with this definitive tenant screening guide for investors.

Pet Screening Guide for Landlords
Read about the best practices and laws for screening tenants with pets.