What we seek in Barcroft renters
In Barcroft, Nesbitt Realty likes to work with good tenants. Here are some of the traits we seek out.
- A renter pays the rent on time every month. This means paying on or before the first, rather than at 5 pm on the 5th.
- A tenant is trustworthy. A renter does not sneak in a co-tenant or pet.
- A renter is fastidious. A tenant does not attract pests like rodents and bugs.
- A tenant does not overwork systems.
- A renter is courteous and nice to get along with. A renter knows the difference between a property manager and a hotel concierge.
- A renter doesn't annoy neighbors.
- A tenant reports problems at appropriate times. Renters that don't report maintenance issues cost real estate investors money and cause problems for property managers.
- A tenant doesn't gripe when it's not appropriate. This means that a renter doesn't demand to upgrade functioning systems. A renter doesn't expect more than the lease provides. A tenant doesn't complain that an appliance doesn't work when the renter doesn't know how to operate the appliance.
- A renter does not smoke in the property.
- A renter is looking for a lease that is as long as the property owner wants to rent the home.
So this is what we're looking for in a renter, but how do we find renters who measure up to this ideal? Experience has taught us that troublesome tenants can appear as polite, nicely-dress, well educated people with jobs. We have a nose for sniffing out unreasonable renters.
Our Five Step Process
Fair Housing Laws and our conscience dictates that we do not judge people in Barcroft based upon appearance. Experience has taught us that appearances can be very decieving. We do however judge potential tenants based upon their history and their actions. If a applicant is difficult with us at the start, they will probably be trying as tenants. If a is caught fabricating facts, we can expect them to be untrustworthy as a tenant. If a has a problem scrounging up fundsfor background fees and the first month of rent, we will expect that same potential tenant will have troubles during the lease.
But even if every statement initially is good we still check the background of each person with a complete background check. Every potential tenant and occupant must submit a government-issue photo identification. From there, as rental we start our vetting process.
Barcroft Rental Management Resources
Basics
Basic info about what rental managment in Barcroft.
Getting Started
Learn more about getting started with rental property management
Find A Tenant
Market your property to rent to find a reliable tenant in Barcroft fast.
Accounting
How does Nesbitt Realty keep track of income and expenses for landlords?
Cost
A breakdown of fees associated with property management services in Barcroft
Vetting
How Nesbitt Realty vets tenants for landlords.
Reserves
What is a contingency reserve account?
Territory
Where does Nesbitt Realty manage property?
Clients
Who uses Nesbitt Realty management services?
Landlord Reference
a useful archive for landlords in Barcroft
- Before you put a renter in your rental in Barcroft
- Collections and evictions
- Communications with the renter
- During tenancy
- End of tenancy and what happens when a tenant breaks the lease
- How does the owner get paid?
- How your management company handles the association and your community
- How your rental manager handles utilities
- How Nesbitt finds tenants
- Insurance matters for owners using our rental management
- How Nesbitt Realty & Management manage keys
- Barcroft property owner responsibilities
- Maintenance, repairs & inspections for your rental investment in Barcroft
- The move-in inspection
- Property management information form
- Selling a 1031 tax exchange & more
- Starting our management of your rental investment
- When owners don't yet know their new address
- Vetting tenants in Barcroft
More Information About Barcroft
Our recommendation
After the background check is reviewed we make a recommendation to the real estate investor based upon our experience as property managers in Barcroft and the information that we have verified. Ultimately the owner decides if the risk is worth taking, but they make that decision based upon facts and our expert advice.
Do you need know more about the local real estate market?
Our Guide to Real Estate is a helpful tool for anyone who hopes to review important real estate information about Barcroft and nearby communities. The Guide to Real Estate compiles data regarding what has sold and what is for sale, and a couple of shocking facts that you might not know. Also, our Guide has many of the aspects of residing in Barcroft. Yes, most of this is useful for purchasers and sellers, but real estate investors and tenants will likely also find this information to be quite eye-opening.
Our Broker Will Nesbitt
"I am by nature a trusting person, but this business has taught me to verify every statement that a tenant makes. Scammers and bad tenants can sometimes give every appearance of being trustworthy and upright people. We never cut corners on background checks." ~ Will Nesbitt
Julie Nesbitt
I like tenants that pay on time. Late paying tenants cause extra work and unnecessary stress for landlords and property managers. ~ Julie Nesbitt