Tenants should definitely not use common areas to store stuff or use the common area electrical.Document everything via email about notices, and just do everything politely and with respect.

But generally speaking, managing your credit score is a common task for real estate investors - especially for those who make use of credit in the purchase and rehab of properties.

Works OK.Sometimes you can't really prevent those cancellations in within the time limit.What I do is keep a list of inquiries for just in case.

There are a lot of standard questions that are readily available, or the screening site you choose may have their own application forms that you can't customize.Determine how you are going to identify which application is the strongest and ensure you are asking those questions.A few less common questions we ask:- How long do you plan to live here?

My issues are simple: a huge lack of communication and timely responses to my inquiries... whether via emails or voicemails.

Track patterns, not one-offs .Maintenance triageLife-safety and habitability = immediate.Nuisance items batched into one visit to save trip fees; set boundaries for light bulbs, loose handles, squeaky doors .HVAC filters and tune-ups on cadence with photo proof; replace only when failure or at turn unless risk dictates .Turn standardScope template: paint touch-up, flooring repair, caulk, deep clean, locks rekey, curb appeal.Do big upgrades at vacancy, not with tenants in place, unless safety or leakage forces it .PM accountabilityExpectations doc: response times, approval limits, photo receipts, monthly owner update.Calendar check-ins: delinquency on the 6th, vacancy every Friday, turns twice weekly until listed .Biggest time sinks and how to cut themBack-and-forth on minor work orders: batch and set thresholds; teach PM what’s urgent vs optional .Chasing updates: standardize touchpoints and require proof-in-photos for work done .Overpricing vacancies: use ranges, listen to PM’s on-the-ground read, and choose speed over squeezing the last bit on your first units .Quick wins when inquiries slowPhoto order: lead with the best exterior at golden hour, then kitchen, bath, best room.Price bracket tweak: drop to just under a common search filter and add a move-in credit line in the first sentence.First 5 photos tell the whole story: light, clean, and your three sell points up front.Your next movePick one property.

Several banks offer soft inquiry options, I'd try those out prior to risking the HP.

We also use chat and automation for follow-ups and common tenant questions. 

We listed on Facebook got around 25 inquiries.

I’ve been experimenting with giving rent reductions, updating photos, emphasizing warmth (cozy interiors, wooden flooring), and running frequent short-term ads during the winter.What’s your favorite quick win for getting more inquiries when traffic slows down?