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You generally advertise first.My experience is that different areas generally focus on different sites or media to market rentals.For example, my area uses Craigslist. But some locales might use Zillow, a Facebook community site, Postlets (Trulia), even print or proprietary websites.Some landlord software may also help you market rentals (Rentalutions, etc).While a carefully crafted ad (in the right place) is key to finding tenants, advertising is just the first step to “find” tenants.Next, focus on your showings, application, screening, and selection process.Out of those who respond, not all will meet your requirements (which you should set ahead of time).Sites like Bigger Pockets and others sources can help you in the process. Develop a system and requirements that works for your market.Best of luck!

In order to assess what the best mode of advertising would be:You must really be knowledgeable about the location the property is in. As an example; if it is an area where there is a high senior population, you may do better with print advertising as opposed to Internet.Posting to sites like Craigslist are not bad, however, be careful as it can be a haven for con artists.Facebook is ever-growing to be very popular. I like it because there is a bit of a trail. Someone may know someone who knows someone who needs a rental in your location.Hotpads, Trulia and the like are also good places.Truthfully, the best place to advertise is in as many places as possible. The more applicants you receive, the more chance of finding the best tenant. Do not forget, however to do all of your applicant screening before renting to anyone no matter what platform they come to you from.Hope this helps!DeniCHECK THIS OUT :Spark Rental | Your Hub & Resource for the Rental Industry

Of course they can! Generally if the landlord owns 5 units or less the landlord can make their choice based on any criteria (check with state and local laws within your jurisdiction), although as a matter fairness I base mine on empirical information that I maintain in a written format. Some of the data I require is a fully complete and accurate application along with required fee. I generally never take more than 3 applications for 1 unit. I verify everything on the application either through my tenant screening company SmartMove. I check everything, I check arrest and convictions within our Counties, I require the applicants to provide print outs from any location outside of where our units are. I verify bank accounts and the number of years of said accounts, I verify utility payments, I verify ALL landlord references in detail,not just rental payments. In the event of a 1st time renter I require six months of bank statements showing that a monthly savings equal to rental amount and an estimate of monthly utilities, which would means any first time renter should have several thousand dollars in their accounts showing monthly deposits. I even have required first time evidence for my own son. Everything including past addresses must be fully follow the information on the application completely. I accept NO mistakes on previous rental history, banking information, job history ever. I do check their personal references even though they are almost always going to list people who will be positive because their are questions that can be asked that can corroborate sections of the applications. I also advise the applicants that the application process is rigorous but if they have any negative information to let me know in advance and that their honesty will certainly help mitigate the negatives. I will not take anyone's application fee who indicate that they will be unsuccessful in the process. I do accept guarantors who also must pay a secondary fee and completed application.Since I have high standards I do tend to rent a fair amount below market rents. I almost never increase rents on tenants who pay their rent on time and are maintaining their unit and being good neighbors.My time is worth money, I don't want to chase rent payments, or have to sort out tenant and neighbor issues, or be called for lockouts and replacing lightbulbs.I consider myself to be a great landlord, attentive to maintenance issues and repairs. If you are going to be late with rent I expect a call (stuff happens) but it should extraordinarily rare. I have had one tenant going on 10 years without a rent increase (in 2021 I will have to raise the rent, I have been operating this unit at a loss for a long time). I did this so that their younger son could graduate from high school without having to move. It is very hard to get into a unit, but I will take a good long term rental over larger profits