Trusting another individual with your property can be nerve-wracking because it’s difficult to gauge how well they’ll care for their home from a viewing and rental application alone. However, there are several steps you can take to help ensure that you select responsible tenants that will take good care for your property while they live there.
1. Make Your Home Desirable
When creating your rental listing, show your property at its absolute best and list its attractive features. The listing should be well written with proper capitalization and full sentences, even if it’s only going on Craigslist. Include plenty of photos that are staged nicely to show the full potential of the home both inside and out.
If you want the best applicants, strive to be the best property! You need to attract tenants who are looking for a home rather than a crash pad.
2. Have A Thorough Application Process
Don’t be afraid to ask for in-depth information from your applicants. The more you know about them the more you can assess what kind of a tenant they’ll be. An application should ask for:
– full name
– the applicant’s job & their supervisor
– their income
– current address
– government identification (i.e. a photocopy of their driver’s license)
– next of kin or an emergency contact
– previous landlord references
– any additional info you think is necessary
3. Check References
One of the most important things you can do when choosing a tenant is check their references. At least one reference should be a past landlord, and it’s great to contact a current employer as well. Favor applicants who can prove they’ve been a good renter in the past and who seem to have reliable employment.
When calling references have a prepared list of questions. For past landlords you’ll want to ask about their cleanliness, if there was any damage to the property, noise complaints, or missed rent. When speaking to an employer, make sure to ask how long they’ve been working there, whether they’re a reliable worker, whether they’re respectful, and if they can see them continuing to work there for the long-term.
4. Meet Them!
Always meet potential tenants in person. See if they have a pleasant demeanor, if they’re easy to talk to and are polite to you, and whether they seem to take care of themselves. Trust your gut, if you have a bad feeling about someone then it may be best to keep looking.
Need more advice on income properties? Give me a call today – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.
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$624,900
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,100
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6727483
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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$624,900
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,148
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6762884
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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$624,900
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,061
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6764540
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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$624,900
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,592
SqFt
Status
Active Under Contract
MLS #
6778347
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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$624,900
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,983
SqFt
Status
Active Under Contract
MLS #
6778549
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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$624,900
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,458
SqFt
Status
Active Under Contract
MLS #
6777415
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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$624,900
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,539
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6756139
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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$624,900
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,940
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6787145
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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$624,900
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,937
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6670989
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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$624,900
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,916
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6729548
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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$624,900
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,556
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6715194
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Phoenix, AZ 85028
$624,900
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,195
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6734743
Property Type
Townhouse
Price Type
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