What we look for in Shenandoah Forest tenants
In Shenandoah Forest, Nesbitt Realty wants to deal with good tenants. Here are a few of the traits we look for.
- 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 renter is trustworthy. A tenant does not sneak in a co-tenant or pet.
- A renter is fastidious. A renter does not bring pests like rodents and bugs.
- A renter does not break the property or its systems.
- A tenant is courteous and easy to get along with. A tenant understands the difference between a property manager and a hotel concierge.
- A renter doesn't bother neighbors.
- A renter complains at appropriate times. tenants that don't report maintenance issues cost real estate investors money and cause head-aches for property managers.
- A renter doesn't complain when it's not appropriate. This means that a tenant doesn't ask to replace functioning systems. A tenant doesn't expect more than the lease provides. A renter 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 rental.
- A renter is looking for a lease that is as long as the landlord wants to rent the home.
So this is what we're looking for in a renter, but how do we find tenants who measure up to this standard? Experience has taught us that tardy renters can appear as polite, nicely-dress, well educated people with jobs. We have a knack for sniffing out difficult tenants.
Our Five Step Process
Fair Housing Laws and our conscience dictates that we do not judge potential renters in Shenandoah Forest based upon appearance. Experience has taught us that appearances can be very decieving. We do however assess potential renters based upon their reputation and their actions. If a applicant is rude to our staff from the beginning, they will probably be trying as renters. If a lies, we will expect them to be unreliable as a renter. If a has a problem finding fundsfor background fees and the first month of rent, we will expect that same person will have troubles while they are in the rental.
But even when every statement initially is good we still vet every applicant with a full background check. Every potential tenant and occupant must submit a government-issue photo identification. From there, as property managers we start our vetting process.
How we protect the landlord’s interests in Shenandoah Forest:
Shenandoah Forest Rental Management Resources
Basics
Elementary information about what rental managment in Shenandoah Forest.
Getting Started
Learn more about getting started with property management
Find A Tenant
List your property to rent to find a great tenant in Shenandoah Forest fast.
Accounting
How does Nesbitt Realty keep track of income and expenses for real estate investors?
Cost
A breakdown of fees associated with rental management in Shenandoah Forest
Vetting
How Nesbitt Realty vets renters for property owners.
Reserves
What is a contingency reserve account?
Territory
Where does Nesbitt Realty manage property?
Clients
Who uses Nesbitt Realty management services?
Landlord Reference
a good source for landlords in Shenandoah Forest
- Before you rent out your rental property in Shenandoah Forest
- Collections and evictions
- Communications with the renter
- During tenancy
- End of tenancy and what happens when a tenant breaks the lease
- How does the rental investor get paid?
- How your property management company handles the association and your community
- How your management company handles utilities
- How Nesbitt finds tenants
- Insurance matters for rental investors using our rental management
- How Nesbitt Realty & Management manage keys
- Shenandoah Forest landlord responsibilities
- Maintenance, repairs & inspections for your rental property in Shenandoah Forest
- The move-in inspection
- Property management information form
- Selling a 1031 tax exchange & more
- Starting our management of your rental investment
- When property owners don't yet know their new address
- Vetting renters in Shenandoah Forest
More Information About Shenandoah Forest
Our recommendation
After the background check is complete we make a recommendation to the owner based upon our experience as property managers in Shenandoah Forest and the information which 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.
Should you understand more about this area?
Nesbitt Realty's Guide to Real Estate is a helpful tool for everyone who hopes to review important real estate information about Shenandoah Forest and nearby areas. The Guide to Real Estate compiles facts regarding what has sold and what is on the market, as well as a couple of interesting facts that you might not know. And, our Guide highlights many of the assets of life in Shenandoah Forest. Yes, most of this is helpful for buyers and sellers, but owners and tenants will also find these tools to be very informative.
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