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:
6 Ways to Find Expired Real Estate Listings
The Big Picture On Ways To Find Expired Real Estate Listings: Expired real estate listings present investors with the opportunity to buy properties at below market prices. Accessing the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and networking with real estate agents are crucial...
Can Landlords Charge Tenants to Replace the Carpets?
The Big Picture On Can Landlords Charge Tenants to Replace the Carpets: Carpets are subject to normal wear and tear, and landlords need to consider this as an eventual expense. However, tenants can also cause damage to carpets. Landlords should know the difference...
How to Flip Houses With No Money: 10 Creative Ways
The Big Picture On How To Flip Houses With No Money Down: Outside of traditional mortgages, house flippers have several options and methods for financing their project without little to no money down. The different methods for house flipping with no down payments...
Buying a Property with Tenants: Pros, Cons, and Rules for Landlords
The Big Picture On Buying A Property With Tenants: Buying a property with tenants provides immediate cash flow, as there is no vacancy period while seeking renters. However, it also includes the risk of inheriting tenants whose habits and payment histories may not...
Creative Financing for Real Estate: 13 Ideas for Your Next Investment Property
The Big Picture On Creative Financing in Real Estate: Seller financing and installment contracts allow investors to negotiate directly with sellers for financing, potentially reducing the need for traditional bank loans. These strategies include options like assuming...
Underworld: How to Spot Professional Tenants Before They Bite
The Big Picture On How To Spot Professional Tenants: Professional tenants are people who game the system in order to illegally stay on a rental property without paying rent. Landlords should be vigilant when spotting professional tenants. A strong tenant screening...
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