How Rich Landlords Avoid Terrible Tenants
How Rich Landlords Avoid Terrible Tenants
Bad tenants cost more than any property repair. Here’s how the smartest landlords protect themselves early.
Smart Screening = Rental Wealth
One bad tenant can cost $5,000+ in repairs, lost rent, and legal fees. Rich landlords know how to spot trouble early — here’s their playbook:
1. Pre-Qualify Before Showing
Rich landlords ask the basics early: move-in date, income, pets, criminal background. If red flags pop up? No showing. Time saved.
2. Always Run Full Checks
Credit, criminal, eviction history — every applicant. Every time. No exceptions. Platforms like PropertySea.app make it fast and easy to run checks inside the application flow.
3. Call Previous Landlords (And Listen Carefully)
"Would you rent to them again?" is the magic question. A long pause says everything you need to know.
Final Thoughts
Great rentals start with great tenants. Rich landlords screen harder — and sleep better at night because of it.
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