Finding the right tenant is critical to the success of your rental business. One problematic tenant could lead to unpaid rent, property damage, and legal headaches. A string of problematic tenants can threaten the viability of your entire portfolio. As a landlord, you need a reliable way to screen potential tenants and help ensure they’ll…Read More
A rental background check is a vital part of the tenant screening process. Its purpose is to take a deeper look at rental applicants who might seem like the right fit on paper. Background checks allow landlords to identify red flags and avoid problematic tenants. But what is a rental background check, really? And how…Read More
Our free rental application form is completely free for landlords like you to use and will provide you with the necessary information to make the best decision when it comes to whom you’re renting to. Your Free Rental Application Includes… Permission from the applicant for you to run a background check, gather credit information and…Read More
This is where the rubber meets the road is your first chance to meet interested renters in person. In this guide, we’ll examine the process of showing your rental property to prospective tenants and cover the following: Different types of showings How to reduce no-shows (automatically) Safety considerations Showing an occupied rental property It begs…Read More
When trying to find the right tenant, you can save yourself a lot of time by knowing what questions to ask potential tenants. Marketing a vacant rental property means you will be getting emails and phone calls from interested prospective tenants with all kinds of questions. Save time for both you and the interested caller…Read More
Without good advertising, you won’t generate enough interest in your rental, and it’s less likely you’ll find a good renter. Properly marketing your rental property will increase your number of applicants. This will increase the likelihood of you finding a great tenant. Landlords: Ask These Questions Before Advertising Rental Let’s first figure out who…Read More
Establishing the criteria you want to select a good tenant is not always fun and easy. It might feel like you’re unnecessarily showing your cards or taking decision-making out of your hands by listing your criteria. However, the more prepared you are the more confident you may be in finding a highly qualified tenant. …Read More
Sometimes, a tenant may bring up something in a lease that they’re not a fan of. Now, this could be as soon as they have received the lease and before they sign or this could be later down the road after an issue has arisen and the lease is referred to. There are times when…Read More
RentPrep is your go-to for anything tenant screening. From blog posts, to guides to downloadable landlord forms, we’ve got everything you need while you’re on your rental property journey. For right now, we’ll start off with a brief one-page checklist for screening a tenant. It’s handy to have a one-pager to gain the bird’s eye…Read More
With approximately 18.5 million military veterans across the United States, many face a pressing challenge: homelessness. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), on a single night in January 2023, 35,574 veterans were without shelter. Landlords can play a crucial role in addressing this issue by offering their rental properties to veterans. While this…Read More
