Basics of Property Management: Screening Potential Tenants

Basics of Property Management: Screening Potential Tenants

  • 5 Tips For Winterizing Your Manufactured Home

    Are you concerned about the energy efficiency and winter preparedness of your manufactured home? Manufactured homes today are extremely modern and well-equipped, but they still need to be modified a little to be ready for the winter weather. Just as with a conventional home, you should go through your property and make sure that everything is adequately prepared. 1. Use Heat Tape on Any Water Pipes Water pipes can easily freeze and burst, and this can be an extremely expensive repair.

  • 4 Things Homeowners Need To Know About Bark Scorpions

    Bark scorpions are the most dangerous scorpions in North America, and if you live within their range, you may encounter them inside your house or in your backyard. Here's what you need to know about these dangerous pests.  What do they look like? Bark scorpions are fairly small, ranging in length from 2 to 3 inches, including their tails. They are light brown or pale yellow which allows them to blend into desert terrain.

  • 3 Ways To Eradicate Bed Bugs From Your Entire Home

    Do you have bed bugs? If you even have an inkling that these terrifying insects have begun taking over your home, it's time for action. A bed bug infestation can take hold fast, and once they are there in full force it can feel almost impossible to remove them. Even worse, you can easily spread bed bugs to family members, friends and colleagues. The best way to treat for bed bugs is to treat your entire home at once.

  • How To Get Smoke Smell Out Of Your Area Rugs

    Do you have an area rug that constantly smells like smoke? If you have a smoker in the house, virtually every fabric in your home will be affected. Until you deal with your area rugs and upholstery, you'll still be able to smell that scent.  If you have inexpensive or synthetic fiber rugs, you should be able to deal with it on your own--though more expensive rugs may need to be treated by a professional.

  • 2 Reasons To Rent A Storage Unit In An Outdoor Facility

    Renting a storage unit from an outdoor facility is a great choice, mostly because of the many benefits that an outdoor storage facility provides. In most cases, an outdoor storage facility will have all of the storage units located in a fenced or walled in area that is only accessible via a security gate. Two reasons to rent a unit in an outdoor facility instead of an indoor one are convenience and price.

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    Basics of Property Management: Screening Potential Tenants

    For the last several years, I've used a property management firm to help with my rental properties. One of the tasks that they handle for me is screening applicants who would like to move into one of my vacant units. Their expertise has helped me lower my tenant turnover and find people who want to stay with me for years. Part of the process is a tenant screening credit check. Before any further contact takes place, my manager orders credit reports from at least two agencies. That is enough to tell us if an applicant is a good financial risk. Assuming the references work out, I meet the candidate and make the final decision. If you own rental properties, let me tell you more about the benefits of having a property manager. I'm betting you'll find this type of arrangement will work for you too.

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