Finding Good Tenants (by Tris68 [OH]) Jul 21, 2018 6:37 AM
Finding Good Tenants (by NE [PA]) Jul 21, 2018 6:48 AM
Finding Good Tenants (by Richard [MI]) Jul 21, 2018 6:51 AM
Finding Good Tenants (by Sisco [MO]) Jul 21, 2018 7:01 AM
Finding Good Tenants (by Ken [NY]) Jul 21, 2018 9:19 AM
Finding Good Tenants (by plenty [MO]) Jul 21, 2018 9:28 AM
Finding Good Tenants (by moby [IN]) Jul 21, 2018 10:09 AM
Finding Good Tenants (by Oregon Woodsmoke [ID]) Jul 21, 2018 10:20 AM
Finding Good Tenants (by AllyM [NJ]) Jul 21, 2018 11:43 AM
Finding Good Tenants (by Gail K [GA]) Jul 21, 2018 4:23 PM
Finding Good Tenants (by Connie [CO]) Jul 21, 2018 4:52 PM
Finding Good Tenants (by RentsDue [MA]) Jul 21, 2018 5:12 PM
Finding Good Tenants (by GKARL [PA]) Jul 22, 2018 5:40 PM
Finding Good Tenants (by bet [MA]) Jul 22, 2018 5:56 PM
Finding Good Tenants (by small potatoes [NY]) Jul 22, 2018 9:01 PM
Finding Good Tenants (by Tris68 [OH]) Jul 30, 2018 5:18 PM
Finding Good Tenants (by Tris68 [OH]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2018 6:37 AM Message:
I've not had this trouble in the past, so wanted to reach out and get some thoughts.
Currently, I have a 2 BR downstairs of a duplex for rent. I've posted on Facebook Marketplace, Zillow (Trulia & Hotpads), Craigslist and now Apartments.com.
I've gotten approximately 80 responses from Facebook and about 28 from Zillow (Trulia & Hotpads) and one inquiry from Apartments.com.
When I receive an inquiry, I immediately email or message with a thank you as well as ask them to review our Leasing Requirements. Then, if they are still interested in viewing the property, we'd be happy to set up an appointment.
However, out of the over 100 inquiries made, only 2 have asked to view the property.
My question is: How and where do I advertise to find good tenants, instead of a bunch of unqualified tire kickers?
--174.104.xxx.x |
Finding Good Tenants (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2018 6:48 AM Message:
I'm beginning to think this overwhelming interest is the new normal. I'm experiencing similar things. --50.107.xxx.xx |
Finding Good Tenants (by Richard [MI]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2018 6:51 AM Message:
Unqualified are everywhere. Now that everyone has a computer/ phone, it's easier than ever for the unqualified to access your ads on the usual sites.
You might think of contacting human resources departments at local hospitals, gov't agencies and schools and large employers that pay well and just stay off facebook, zillow, Craigslist and the places which attract the unqualified. --66.188.xx.xxx |
Finding Good Tenants (by Sisco [MO]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2018 7:01 AM Message:
I disagree with Richard. You are advertising in right place. Get set up to to quickly copy and paste some canned responses.
NE is correct, this is the new normal. --72.172.xxx.xx |
Finding Good Tenants (by Ken [NY]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2018 9:19 AM Message:
The economy is back to the point where most of the good ones have or are buying a house,all that is left is the ones who cant buy a house and we don't want them either.I have a couple houses for sale on facebook and 90% of the responses are will you do rent to own? --72.231.xxx.xxx |
Finding Good Tenants (by plenty [MO]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2018 9:28 AM Message:
Add light staging. New photos and up the rent. Keep upping the rent until the wants bees don't call. Have an open house and advertise that as a time saver. Keep putting it out there people travel this time of year...they also move! --99.203.xx.xxx |
Finding Good Tenants (by moby [IN]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2018 10:09 AM Message:
I have been running about 100 calls per vacancy. I have accepted this as the new normal. A google voice message with a good description of the unit stating the minimum requirements reduces the pain of 100 calls. --68.60.xxx.xx |
Finding Good Tenants (by Oregon Woodsmoke [ID]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2018 10:20 AM Message:
Rentals are tight. No one has to take the losers, so their numbers keep increasing as more and more still can't find a place to live. They get desperate and apply for everything, whether they can afford it or not.
You just have to wade through them to find the couple of good tenants who are looking for a place to live. --72.35.xxx.xx |
Finding Good Tenants (by AllyM [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2018 11:43 AM Message:
Those two may be all you need. After I get through with my weeding I generally have two. Did you show the unit to them?
--73.178.xxx.xx |
Finding Good Tenants (by Gail K [GA]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2018 4:23 PM Message:
The problem with Facebook Marketplace (I'm assuming that is what you have used) is that so many of the losers simply don't read the ad in the first place. They just simply hit the standard "Is this available" (and yes, I know this is the first response from that site; however, they can also provide more detail if they wish.)
I finally changed our ad to say READ the ad and provide more detail other than "Is this Available" or "I'd like to view this property"; tell me why you with to rent it and that you have reviewed the rental history, credit and income requirements listed there. Failure to do so will result in your responses being deleted.
So from then on I was deleting about a third of the responses from the "non-readers" instead of having to go back and ask them if they had read the requirements regarding rental history, blah, blah, blah which was taking up so much of my time.
In the internet age people can run these responses off like diarrhea.
Gail --71.203.xx.xx |
Finding Good Tenants (by Connie [CO]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2018 4:52 PM Message:
I'm having the same problem. I like managing my own properties, but maybe I need help in this new market with "finding" good tenants. Has anyone had any luck with "tenant finder" services versus full property management? I list on Zillow (includes Trulia and Hotpads) and on craigslist. I am NOT getting good referrals. I haven't used signs and flyers for several years, but I just put one up a week ago and business is still slow. I hear the "realtor" sponsored rentals are getting snapped up (not sure if this is true or coming from realtor or property manager's sending me leads that talk up the "realtor sponsored" ads. --75.163.xxx.xx |
Finding Good Tenants (by RentsDue [MA]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2018 5:12 PM Message:
Using Hotpads, Zillow, Trulia and Craigslist. I am getting similar results. Pre screening is absolutely required now. Out of 40 who wanted showings, only a few actually qualified. Online eviction records are making it impossible for the deadbeats so they are getting desperate. The same evicted respond to every single ad. --71.10.xxx.xxx |
Finding Good Tenants (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Jul 22, 2018 5:40 PM Message:
I learned to only do open houses and I send canned responses to the Zillow folks with open house dates. I put my criteria in the ad as well so as to allow folks to self screen. --209.122.xx.xxx |
Finding Good Tenants (by bet [MA]) Posted on: Jul 22, 2018 5:56 PM Message:
After just renting 13 apts, I feel your pain and do all the same as you. They cant remember who they have talked to or emailed. They are using a shotgun to fish. Even the ones that have completed an application, we have texted, emailed, and left voicemail to them, still never hear back. I think you have to use every available advertising that the general public knows and then like playing a numbers game contact as many back as possible and a certain small percentage will respond. The disqualifies are relentless and desperate to find anyone to rent to them. --108.20.xxx.xxx |
Finding Good Tenants (by small potatoes [NY]) Posted on: Jul 22, 2018 9:01 PM Message:
try raising the rent you might weed out some unqualified tire kickers. Most people who contact me think I will just show them the unit. I'm headed toward the google form pre-screening approach. --24.194.xx.xx |
Finding Good Tenants (by Tris68 [OH]) Posted on: Jul 30, 2018 5:18 PM Message:
Just had to update everyone on what has happened since I posted the question about finding good tenants.
I implemented several of the suggestions; took new photos, raised the rent $25 per month, updated the listing AND added that I would take a cat. Not just any cat, but a spayed, declawed cat only. Cat is an additional $25 per month.
Guess what? I found a fantastic prospect who has a spayed, declawed cat (I met the cat) and is paying the added rent and monthly charge for the cat! Got them qualified today!
Thank you to everyone who replied. It was a tremendous help! --174.104.xxx.x |
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