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The Top Ten Tenant Screening Tips Every Landlord Should Know - Part 2
Welcome back! In this second part of "The Top 10 Tenant Screening Tips Every Landlord Should Know," we dive into the critical mistakes and legal pitfalls that landlords must avoid to secure their investment and select the right tenant. We're covering the final five essential tips (Tips #6–#10) to complete your comprehensive tenant screening checklist.
Learn how to avoid choosing tenants out of desperation , the vital importance of a thorough written lease , and the steps required for a legally sound move-in and move-out process.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The dangers of underpricing your rental property to fill it quickly.
✅ The importance of financial preparation (having a cushion) to avoid desperate choices.
✅ Why skipping a written lease or having a "bad lease" is a major mistake.
✅ The importance of knowing and complying with your state's landlord-tenant laws (like security deposits and pet rules in Missouri).
✅ Why you must conduct a move-in inspection and the strict deadline for returning security deposits.
✅ How to set professional boundaries with your tenants for repairs and communication.
✅ The criteria for defining your "model tenant" and avoiding desperate decisions.
💡 Missed Part 1? Catch up on Tips #1 through #5 for the foundational steps of tenant screening!
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️🔗 Your home is your biggest asset.Track its value and build your wealth for FREE.: https://hmbt.co/HZmjRn💡 Thinking about making a move? We're here to help you get in position and make the most of this opportunity. To get a personalized game plan for your specific situation, reach out to us.Click here to schedule a consultation: 🔗 https://forms.gle/9Q2G3a2t7PZnYqMR8Contact Info:Angela DillmonThe Dillmon Group of Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield📞 (314) 277-7713📧 [email protected]🔗 https://adillmon.kw.com/Glen CalvinGuild MortgageBranch Manager | NMLS #742330📞 (314) 249-2861📧 [email protected]🔗 https://branches.guildmortgage.com/mo/chesterfield/glen-calvin-714-cngca.htmlStay ahead of the St. Louis real estate market. Follow me for daily insights, listings, and tips:• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angeladillmon/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela.dillmon/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeladillmon/• X/Twitter: https://x.com/ADillmon• Google Reviews: https://share.google/obZU5GR87RumXGG0K
tenant screening, landlord advice, rental property, real estate investing, property management, rental mistakes, lease agreement, security deposits
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By Angela Dillmon and Glen CalvinWelcome back! In this second part of "The Top 10 Tenant Screening Tips Every Landlord Should Know," we dive into the critical mistakes and legal pitfalls that landlords must avoid to secure their investment and select the right tenant. We're covering the final five essential tips (Tips #6–#10) to complete your comprehensive tenant screening checklist.
Learn how to avoid choosing tenants out of desperation , the vital importance of a thorough written lease , and the steps required for a legally sound move-in and move-out process.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The dangers of underpricing your rental property to fill it quickly.
✅ The importance of financial preparation (having a cushion) to avoid desperate choices.
✅ Why skipping a written lease or having a "bad lease" is a major mistake.
✅ The importance of knowing and complying with your state's landlord-tenant laws (like security deposits and pet rules in Missouri).
✅ Why you must conduct a move-in inspection and the strict deadline for returning security deposits.
✅ How to set professional boundaries with your tenants for repairs and communication.
✅ The criteria for defining your "model tenant" and avoiding desperate decisions.
💡 Missed Part 1? Catch up on Tips #1 through #5 for the foundational steps of tenant screening!
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️🔗 Your home is your biggest asset.Track its value and build your wealth for FREE.: https://hmbt.co/HZmjRn💡 Thinking about making a move? We're here to help you get in position and make the most of this opportunity. To get a personalized game plan for your specific situation, reach out to us.Click here to schedule a consultation: 🔗 https://forms.gle/9Q2G3a2t7PZnYqMR8Contact Info:Angela DillmonThe Dillmon Group of Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield📞 (314) 277-7713📧 [email protected]🔗 https://adillmon.kw.com/Glen CalvinGuild MortgageBranch Manager | NMLS #742330📞 (314) 249-2861📧 [email protected]🔗 https://branches.guildmortgage.com/mo/chesterfield/glen-calvin-714-cngca.htmlStay ahead of the St. Louis real estate market. Follow me for daily insights, listings, and tips:• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angeladillmon/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela.dillmon/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeladillmon/• X/Twitter: https://x.com/ADillmon• Google Reviews: https://share.google/obZU5GR87RumXGG0K
tenant screening, landlord advice, rental property, real estate investing, property management, rental mistakes, lease agreement, security deposits