re: Being a Landlord

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I had someone tell me recently about some sort of service she has her renters sign up for or she wont rent to them. They have to agree to allow rent to be auto drafted from their bank account each month or she wont rent to them. That will cut down on prospects but it will also decreases some of the sob stories...and there will be some. Sometimes those are real stories and they may fall on bad times but you have to be strong willed, know your bills are due each month and the bank doesn't give a rats arse about your shortcomings. Gotta pay to stay.

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Can you share this exact service? Would certainly love to look into this.

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Also offer free AC filters that you go replace. That lets you know that one of the most problematic and expensive things in the house is well cared for...and you get to go pass your eye inside without being the snoopy landlord. You just want to make sure they have a well cooling AC (wink wink

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10000000000 percent agree. It's absolutely one of my favorite landlord hacks. I typically have 1 or 2 year leases and this is a great way to keep an eye on the yard and the house itself depending on what the tenant is required to upkeep.

Also, set it up for the 3rd or 5th of the month every three months. This is in case you have those that don't pay on time and can make them sweat in person over this as an extra incentive.