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:
How to Buy a Foreclosure Home: Pros, Cons, & Process from Start to Finish
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Do You Have to Put a Down Payment on a House? Down Payment Hacks
The Big Picture On Down Payment For House Purchases: Down payments are historically used to mitigate risk for both the buyer and lender. A big enough down payment helps minimize interest rates, monthly payments, and the total mortgage. Not everyone has money to burn...
10 Alternative Real Estate Exit Strategies All Investors Should Know
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Creative Ways to Invest in Real Estate With Little Money
The Big Picture On Creative Ways To Invest In Real Estate With Little To No Money. Real estate presents a great investment opportunity—and it doesn't even have to drain your savings. Common creative financing strategies include house hacking, live-in flips, seller...
Who Pays Which Closing Costs on Real Estate?
The Big Picture On Who Pays Which Closing Costs On Real Estate: As the name suggests, closing costs are fees that are paid to close a real estate transaction. There are several types of closing costs, like appraisal, loan origination, inspection, survey, and escrow...
What Landlords Need To Know About Emotional Support Animals And The Fair Housing Act
The Big Picture On Emotional Support Animals And Fair Housing Law For Landlords: Landlords must accommodate Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) under the Fair Housing Act, setting them apart from typical pets. ESAs differ from service animals because they do not require...