Hi Norson,

I think what most Landlords fail to realize is that they are providing a business product. And that product will be desireable if presented in the best possible light. They can even charge more rent if their product is superior over other comparables in the same area. They don't get it though...they just think that their next tenant is going to "screw" them over so they don't put any effort into making it desireable. It's a shame really. because if properly addressed and managed, each property might have the ability to realize a higher cash on cash yield per annum.

-Keith

All I can say about that room is "GROSS"

Hi Norson...it's a sad statement about the perception of renters.  What these landlords fail to realize is that when they present properties in that condition, they are literally inviting their new tenants to abuse the property.  Why should they care if the owner doesn't?  The hardest part to imagine is being the listing agent on this one.  What were they thinking???

I have photos of my rental property, sparkling clean and staged and whenever I need a new tenant, I just pop them on Craigs' List and I get it rented right away. When you try to rent property that's in bad condition you end up with bad tenants and when they move out the properties in even worse condition and the cycle starts all over again.