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Your input can help other investors avoid pitfalls and better prepare for common issues, especially with tougher inspection requirements and varying neighborhood dynamics.What’s been your experience?

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.

Hi Ashton, this is a common issue especially when relying on door knocking or calling generic lists.

We own 167 apartment units and have been using Buildium as our one-stop software. Last month (September) we had a tenant reach out to us about a new tenant we recently placed. The current tenant told us she didn’t fee...

Have you asked tenants about outstanding maintenance issues?

Take photos of clutter if it happens again and do a text/email blast same day so residents know you're aware of the issue and addressing it quickly.

If you go for a cheap repair, you're likely to have more issues come up down the line and end up still having to replace it.

With any business there is always some sort of accounting issue that comes up.

After managing rentals for a while, I’ve noticed a few common pitfalls that can cost landlords time, money, and peace of mind.