In deciding which applicant to choose to rent a property, landlords have a lot of factors to consider and a tenant screening can really help. In this episode of Night School, we’ll discuss how landlords can benefit from screening multiple applicants and how that can impact decisions on who to rent to….Read More
Often, a landlord needs to set expectations up front, whether to help weed out unacceptable applicants or to help new tenants understand the rules and requirements. In this episode of Night School, we’ll review strategies for how landlords can set expectations at each stage of the rental process….Read More
Landlords are a unique group of business entrepreneurs and can benefit from professional associations. But are landlord associations and real estate investment club worth it? In this episode of Night School, we’ll examine the pros and cons of joining landlord associations or real estate investment clubs, as well as how to get the most out…Read More
When it comes to maintenance, it seems like landlords and tenants are constantly going back and forth on whose responsibility it is to pay for the repair. Electrical outlets and electrical system issues are often contested, so here’s a quick guide on how you as a landlord can handle the discussion about who is responsible…Read More
Landlords deal with lots of fees, from late fees to application fees. Some landlords have questions about non-refundable application fees, such as whether they are even legal and if there are any exceptions that require refunding. In this episode of Night School, we’ll talk about the ins and outs of non-refundable application fees and what…Read More
While more landlords and tenants are turning to electronic deposits to take care of the rent, there are still plenty of rent transactions that take place using a good old-fashioned paper check. We hear from nervous tenants that say their landlord hasn’t cashed their rent check yet. When tenants write a personal check, it gives…Read More
When landlords want to learn more about a tenant or verify information on an application, its simple and effective to turn to the internet for answers. In this episode of Night School, we’ll share details of how to gather public information on an applicant or tenant online….Read More
Brenton Hayden is an expert in residential property management. He’s a real estate advertising and branding expert who was recently awarded the Young Entrepreneur of the year award for 2010 by the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal. Brenton Hayden was named ʺProfessional of the Year in Real Estateʺ by Donald Trump Jr & the Cambridge Registry….Read More
Doing a tenant screening seems pretty standard for most landlords, but what about landlords of commercial properties–how are business background checks for rentals handled? In this episode of Night School, we’ll talk about the similarities and differences in screening for applicants to rent commercial properties….Read More
Income verification is one of the best ways to tell whether or not an applicant will be able to afford renting a property, but what about when the applicant is self-employed? In this episode of Night School, we’ll dive right into the ways that landlords and tenant screening companies handle self-employed applicants….Read More
