Vacancy Advertising & Tenant Screening
Want higher ROI on your rentals? Fill your vacant rental unit with the best possible renters, ASAP.
Have a vacant rental unit on your hands?
Vacancies are expensive, and they’re time-consuming to fill. Lucky you! But unless you want to be right back in this position in six months, an eviction later, get it right the first time.
Advertise on multiple rental listing websites. Give every person who expresses interest a rental application (ours is free, emailable and e-signable – hint hint).
Then run tenant screening reports on all applicants. Get a full credit report, nationwide criminal background check, and nationwide eviction report. Have the applicant pay the fee for these (our screening reports can be charged directly to the applicant).
Then it’s calls, calls calls. Supervisors. HR departments. Personal references. Current landlords. Prior landlords. If that sounds like a lot of work, it’s nothing compared to unpaid rent, serving eviction notices, filing in rent court, appearing in front of a judge, meeting the sheriff at the property, and then spending thousands of dollars to get the property back in rental shape.
Here are a few fundamental articles to get you started, and from there, you can explore our other articles in the Advertising & Tenant Screening category to make sure you get the perfect long-term tenant, every vacancy!
“Required Reading” – Start Here First!
Still hungry after eating those up? Well, we won’t let you down. There’s plenty of rental advertising and resident screening articles to sink your teeth into!
Full Library of Advertising & Tenant Screening Articles:
Arkansas Rental Laws Guide
Landlord-friendly states are becoming less common these days. However, Arkansas is one of the few states that has retained that title. Despite this, rental vacancies are dwindling and rental rates are rising. While the laws may be more landlord-friendly than most...
California Rental Laws Guide
California offers many temptations for both landlords and tenants. Generally, California's rental laws favor the tenant. But given the demand for housing, weather, diverse cultures and amenities throughout the state, real estate investment remains lucrative. It is...
Arizona Rental Laws Guide
A hub for retirees, snow birds, golfers, hiking lovers and anyone who hates the cold, Arizona has plenty of landlord-tenant law quirks. Here's a quick reference guide for AZ landlord-tenant laws. At a Glance: Security Deposit Limit: 1.5 months' rent unless the...
Alaska Rental Laws Guide
Alaska is known for its mountainous beauty, vast wildlife and mighty winter seasons. The northernmost state also tends to be an expensive state to live, whether purchasing real estate or renting. For real estate investors, it is not only a landlord-friendly state with...
Alabama Rental Laws Guide
Alabama ranks among the more landlord-friendly states. As a matter of fact, until the year 2007, there was little to no law protecting the tenant. But times are changing and it is important that all Alabama landlords and property investors be familiar with the...
Maryland Rental Laws Guide
Maryland is a relatively tenant-friendly state. From stern security deposit regulations to required lease disclosures to mandatory rental property registrations, every move you make as a landlord is regulated by the state and often the county as well. Be careful in...
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