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Collecting Rent

In previous episodes, we discussed everything from purchasing your first rental property to getting it ready to finding a tenant. We have also talked a bit about collecting deposits and…

Getting Repair and Maintenance Tasks Completed

In our last episode, we talked about using a maintenance checklist to manage routine repair and maintenance tasks that will keep your property running smoothly and efficiently. Now we’re talking…

Maintenance Checklist

In previous episodes, we discussed everything from purchasing your first rental property to the move-in process. Now that you have a tenant in place, we will move on to what…

Move-in Process

In previous episodes, we’ve gone over the process of getting a lease agreement signed. Now, it’s time for your tenant to move in. What does this look like, and how…

Writing Lease Agreements

In the previous episode, we went over rejecting or accepting potential tenants. Now that you’ve chosen an applicant, this is where you need to be thorough and ensure that you…

Accepting or Rejecting Applicants

You have your tenant screening report(s), how do you go about accepting and rejecting applicants? Firstly, refer to your rental criteria checklist we discussed in episode 5. Did they meet…

Tenant Screening

You have created your rental criteria, advertised, and showed the property. Now you have received a completed application. If the application was done through a tenant screening service, they will…

Advertising, Showings, and Applications

In our previous episodes, we talked about choosing a rental and getting it set up. In this installment of our Landlording A-Z series, we’ll discuss advertising and filling vacancies, showing…

Setting Rental Terms

Before you get down to marketing your rental you need to decide on some basic rental terms you’ll be asking a renter to agree to. Each property is different, so…

Setting Tenant Selection Criteria

This is where you decide how you’re going to choose your tenants. Being intentional and specific about what characteristics you require will help ensure that you end up with reliable…