All Forum Posts by: Jeff Gates

IMO: Hire a manager while you are away. Too many things can't be dealt with from that distance.

You need software to help you, as 50 applicants requires a funnel workflow solution. 

Just a note: Be careful how you turn down applicants. Read about the laws first!

Any contract with roommates can cause you significant pain, when a eviction is looming. The only safe contract is with one person, who has the right to sublease with strict guidelines. 

 Great answer, thank-you!

Can the tenant be charged for this?

 Thanks for the confirmation. Without full accounting, most of these programs require so much data entry that the effort becomes very redundant. You should add your data once and get the full benefit end to end of this:

Rent Cycle

• Balance your books with full general ledger accounting
• Download reports on-demand
• Track charges and payments
• Collect payment online

Vacancy Cycle

• Free marketing website
• Syndicate rental listings
• Receive rental applications online
• Run credit and background checks

Maintenance Cycle

• Tenant access to responsive mobile site
• Submit work orders electronically
• Attached photos and documents to requests
• Efficient reporting

How many tenants have no bank account?

Can the tenant be charged for this?

I know the landlord must supply a list of deductions from a deposit.

However the move out inspection is optional, I believe. Any comments?

Can the tenant be charged for this?

There are very big horror stories. Use google and you will find them. Hacker prey on these peer to peer services. It is possible your bank account will show up empty one morning. 

There is a structure to decline applicants based on the Adverse Action Letter. Most has been discussed here.