Vol. IX: Go4Rent Magazine for Realtors and Landlords
Volume IX includes tips for rental inspections post move-out day; using the Tenant Selection Criteria form; clarifying ESA pet legitimacy; compiling a contractor list; properly evicting; and more.
Note from the Editor: Vol. IX
In every issue of Go4Rent Magazine, we try to bring the best out of property owners and Realtors. In Volume IX especially, we’re all about helping you cross your t’s and dot your i’s.
Rental Inspections: Don’t Wait Until Move-Outs Only
Move-in/move-out inspection and periodic inspections are important aspects of managing a rental property. By better understanding what to look for during inspections and how often to schedule them, it is possible for landlords to avoid common mistakes.
Tenant Selection Criteria: Finding the Best Renters
Regardless of where a Realtor’s farming location is, having a Tenant Selection Criteria form evens the rental playing field for all. This uniform rundown is a documented checklist that Realtors can use when selecting, accepting and denying any prospective tenants.
Is That Emotional Support Animal Legit?
It can be difficult for landlords to tell if someone has a legitimate ESA or simply a pet. Banning a tenant with an ESA could lead to legal action against the landlord. Fortunately, there are ways that landlords can fairly differentiate between the two to comply with the Fair Housing Act.
Creating a Go-To Contractor List
Agreeing to a contractual relationship, such as a service maintenance agreement, with a vendor could significantly speed up any frantic searches—especially during emergencies and late-night hours.
First Impressions: Realtor Etiquette to Reach Final Sales
Here are six Realtor etiquette tasks for showing a rental home that should seal the leasing deal.
Navigating Out-of-State Rental Properties
Today’s housing market is a bit of a seesaw. In 2022, the Federal Reserve hiked its benchmark interest rate six times. Higher interest rates mean loans are more expensive for consumers. But no matter what happens with inflation, people need a place to live. This is leading property owners to look for a means of disposable income. And sometimes the real estate investor may choose a property from another state.
Conversation In Real Estate: Shina Coleman for Lonestar Evictions
On a well-written lease, both the landlord and the tenant know the rent date. However, that may not stop tenants from thinking they have a grace period. According to Shina Coleman, landlords are well within their right to start the eviction process as soon as a tenant is late on rent.
The Ins and Outs of Working with Investors
While tenants of rental properties focus on factors such as property quality, location and monthly rent, investors may focus on one overarching factor: return on investment. Here’s what Realtors need to know about how investors generally decide whether they want to invest in rentals.
Tips and Tricks to Handle Windowless Bathrooms
Residents may experience common problems in their windowless bathrooms. The usual challenges include poor lighting, mold, mildew, dampness, smells, peeling paint and bubbling wallpaper. Excess moisture and poor ventilation are the main causes of these issues, the results of which can lead to health issues and costly repairs. Use these tips and tricks to resolve them all.
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