Landlords often struggle with an effective tenant screening process. It can be time-consuming, tedious, and complicated to do the necessary background research on potential tenants for a rental unit. Many people don’t have enough time in their schedule or know about all the steps to thoroughly screen for the perfect tenant that is likely to…
When thinking about placing a good tenant in your rental property, you might think, “I want to rent to someone I know.” It’s easy to believe that if we rent to a person close to us, like a friend or family member, they will do everything a perfect renter would do, like take care of…
Investing in a rental property is an excellent way to generate passive income, but it comes with plenty of challenges. A big priority for any landlord is to find a great tenant who pays their rent on time each month and takes care of the property like it’s their own. A good tenant screening process helps…
Most property owners will do everything in their power to find a qualified renter for their residential rental home. They want a quality tenant who has a track record of financial responsibility and obeys the rules. Looking for a prospective tenant with a high credit score and no criminal history is a good start. However, not…
To many people, the term “professional tenant” could be unbelievable. Property managers and owners hope for a tenant who pays rent on time every month without any issues. However, it’s important to remember there are “professionals” out there, which can ruin a rental home and a property owner’s ROI. The best property management Jacksonville offers…
Experienced property managers have seen the worst tenants and property damage. They know a bad tenant can cost property owners big time in the future, whether it’s from not paying rent on time, damaging an investment property, or leaving in the middle of the night. All of these things can cause costly repairs and take…
One major decision for rental property owners is whether or not to allow pets. The debate over pet ownership has steadily gained momentum, with more and more renters looking for pet-friendly rentals. For the most part, it is a personal preference for the landlord to offer pet-friendly rentals or not—but it could be a mistake…
Screening tenants is a difficult and sometimes tedious task, but skipping the step could be a costly mistake. Tenant screening is more than casually running a credit report and checking references. The process requires understanding what you can (and can’t do), and how to dig beneath surface information to learn more about a potential renter.…
We know it can be tempting for Jacksonville, FL, property owners to do the make-ready on their own. However, if you want to avoid a slew of costly repairs and mistakes that could result in unnecessary time and income loss, you’ll need the help of a Jacksonville property management company that specializes in these services. Here…
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