Upcoming Tenant Turnover

[Tommy Feraco Jr]

Having my first tenant turnover in a little less than 90 days. What checklists does everyone follow and what kind of tips & tricks do you all have for making this process as smooth as possible?

[Nathan Gesner]

Quote from @Tommy Feraco Jr:

Having my first tenant turnover in a little less than 90 days. What checklists does everyone follow and what kind of tips & tricks do you all have for making this process as smooth as possible?

There's too much to write in one post. Short answer: do a pre-inspection so you know what to expect. Look for maintenance issues, get an idea of how they live and how much cleaning will be needed, explain the move-out process, and answer questions. If your state/lease allows it and the Tenants keep the rental nice, I recommend advertising during their last 30 days of occupancy so you can find a replacement tenant sooner. Be sure to build in at least one week vacancy to allow for cleaning and minor repairs. Do the final move-out inspection without the tenants present or they will try to distract you or argue with you. Know your law regarding charges, giving notice of charges, and refunds or charges. 

There are 117 other things to consider, but this should be a good start.