Tip of
the Month - September, 2021
A
Plan to Handle Vacancies
Source: Property Management for Dummies By Robert
Griswold
The first step in getting good tenants is to develop a plan to
get each vacant unit in tip condition. Ideally, your
vacating tenant will be cooperative and allow you access
to the rental unit so that you can determine what items need
to be cleaned, repaired, replaced, or even upgraded. As
you walk thro the unit, take lots of notes on the condition of
the unit and what needs attention in order to get the unit
ready to rent again. These notes will serve as the
foundation for a detailed plan for getting the unit ready to
rent. That plan will in turn help you attract several
qualified rental prospects who will want to lease the rental
unit @ the rental rate you are seeking.
Not everyone appreciates or values the same features in a
rental unit as you do. For example, although you may
prefer draperies in your own home, you may soon find that
vertical blinds can tolerate the heavier wear & tear of
rental units much better. Although cleanliness has
universal appeal, some features such as ceiling fans &
microwave ovens will appeal more to some prospects than to
others.