I've posted a few threads on the RE board over the past several months. And, rather than starting a new thread for every question that I have, I figured I'd just post them all on one. If others in the landlord business have questions, hopefully this thread can benefit you too.
- When do you list your property as available for rent? I have a 3/2/1 in SA that is currently under lease through 5/31/2017, but may become available sooner. I'd like to have a tenant in hand, if possible, by June 1 or shortly thereafter. When is too soon to list? (Yes, I have access to the property and can show it in the interim.)
- What is your general position on pets, both cats and dogs? I'm against them as I know they can cause significant damage. However, given the right tenant/situation, I could see allowing one or two small or moderate sized animals. What pet deposit do you require? Do you keep 100% of the deposit generally? What breeds/sizes do you specifically exclude?
- Regarding leases, do you provide your own or use a boiler-plate lease? The San Antonio property is likely to be rented directly through us rather than through a property management company.
- Do you use a realtor to identify/locate tenants? We have a 4/3/2 in Houston that we are interested in renting beginning in May or June. We have worked with a realtor in buying a new property for us to live in, and she also handles rentals. What is the general fee? The house is on a busy street and a sign in the yard (as noted as a successful method to identify tenants) will be seen by hundreds of cars per day.
Ok, that's all I have for today. As mentioned above, this can be a living thread if others have questions and can help shed light on how to get into and manage rental properties.
- When do you list your property as available for rent? I have a 3/2/1 in SA that is currently under lease through 5/31/2017, but may become available sooner. I'd like to have a tenant in hand, if possible, by June 1 or shortly thereafter. When is too soon to list? (Yes, I have access to the property and can show it in the interim.)
- What is your general position on pets, both cats and dogs? I'm against them as I know they can cause significant damage. However, given the right tenant/situation, I could see allowing one or two small or moderate sized animals. What pet deposit do you require? Do you keep 100% of the deposit generally? What breeds/sizes do you specifically exclude?
- Regarding leases, do you provide your own or use a boiler-plate lease? The San Antonio property is likely to be rented directly through us rather than through a property management company.
- Do you use a realtor to identify/locate tenants? We have a 4/3/2 in Houston that we are interested in renting beginning in May or June. We have worked with a realtor in buying a new property for us to live in, and she also handles rentals. What is the general fee? The house is on a busy street and a sign in the yard (as noted as a successful method to identify tenants) will be seen by hundreds of cars per day.
Ok, that's all I have for today. As mentioned above, this can be a living thread if others have questions and can help shed light on how to get into and manage rental properties.