We talk about:

• Finding good renters
  
  
  • Do credit checks
  
  
  • Be patient it can take many showings to find the right renters
  
  
  • Use renter screening tools like cozy.co 
  
  
  
  


• Be extremely clear about expectations
  
  
  • Make sure to have a clause in the contract that requires a per day late fee over a set number of days. E.g. after 3 days, each day late costs $25/day
  
  
  • Be clear about pet cleaning fees 
  
  
  • If they want an exception for an animal, try to get a good idea if they really need the pet or not. I wish we asked for some sort of proof that the animal was required otherwise we would’ve charged extra
  
  
  
  


• Set up monthly or quarterly visits from a landscaper for the exterior


• Being your own handyman


• Other ways you can invest in long term properties

We recommend:

• Roofstock - Build Wealth through Real Estate 


• Second Nature - Filter subscription


• Starbucks - Maryland You Are Here mug


• Starbucks - Seattle Been There mug


• Cozy - Free property management


• Nest Learning Thermostat


• Airbnb - Our Tahoe Short Term Rental