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As a landlord, you already have a lot to take care of. When it comes to screening prospective tenants, be prepared with the right questions so you can seamlessly move through the process of determining if the applicant is qualified. Creating and using a rental criteria checklist will ultimately save you time, money, and frustration. You’ll be glad you undertook the task when you discover how effective it is in finding the right tenants for your rental property. Note: In light of the Washington State Supreme Court’s November 14, 2019 approval of Seattle’s First In Time (FIT) law requiring landlords to accept the first qualified applicant, having a Rental Criteria Checklist for... Read more
Assuming too much cash flow, trying to do repairs themselves and not thoroughly screening tenants are among the stumbles first-timers make. As questions about where...
You might expect your credit report to contain old credit accounts, maybe even the credit card you had back in college or the loan you paid off a few years ago....
Tenant screening helps minimize the risk of renting to high-risk applicants. As a landlord, you can create tenant interest by writing an effective rental listing....
Managing a rental can be a lot of work, but with the right advice and tools, it can be easy. Consider these screening techniques. Maybe you’ve just...
There are numerous requirements and laws that all landlords should be familiar with. Here are the basics. Becoming a landlord for the first time is exciting, but it can be overwhelming and nerve-racking if you don’t know where to start. Useful tips for first-time landlords include topics that range from leases and building code compliance, to evictions, so there’s more to know than just collecting rent. To make it easy for new landlords, the following tips can help you get organized. While there are many “to-do” items for landlords, there are certain things every landlord needs to know. This first-time landlord checklist goes a long way in helping you get your new... Read more
Negatives to Consider When a Tenant Renews Their Lease Landlords do not want to have to deal with vacancies at their rentals, but there are certain times it is better to...
Residents more often pay on time and seek communities that enable rent reporting. Reporting renter payment history to consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) has occurred for...
As you’ve probably already figured out, debt plays a big part in your financial life. Not only does it affect your spending ability, but it also has a direct...
The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal for landlords to discriminate against tenants or prospective renters based on their ancestry. (The FHA specifies that...
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