I have a handful of nicer than average rentals that I own. I get very little turn over.
Last time I had one open a few months ago, I received many calls, I was offended that all the callers wanted to know, is where to get an application? No concern as to what I was renting or where. If they are too desperate, that's still a "Red Flag".
Now that I am in tune with the market and shortage I see their point of view. No need for me to be offended that they are not asking what I have. Your thoughts?
Sorry I'm no help here....I've never been a landlord. I don't think I would have what it takes....seems like a big headache to me. Sounds like you have been really lucky and it's working for you.
Good morning Rob, we have a shortage in rentals in my area as well. They even call on homes that are for sale to see if the owner would rent it.
Sharon: The trick is to screen, screen and screen. Did I mention screening? Run them thru the wringer then explain the Golden Rule. The one with the gold makes the rules and that's ME.
Beth: We get the same. Like the new picture!
Hi Rob D. Shepherd , You are exactly right about screening. .... and when you're done, you can screen some more, in case you missed something. With the situation we have seen, where landlords are losing their rental homes to the EPA because of renters who are making meth in them. They are not the ones that lose here. It's the landloards, when their homes have to be torn down.
We are on the same page!
I am buying a house so currently it is vacant. People are leaving notes on the doors asking to please call if this house is going to be for rent. We have a huge shortage of rentals here in the Rogue Valley. I think the RV spaces are feeling up with renters who can't find homes.
There are desperate and do not understand, if sells soon they are back to square one.
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