Find out why buying a property with your tenant in mind can lead to larger returns on episode 58 of the Rent Perfect podcast!

Changing market conditions force investors and landlords to get creative in their acquisitions. Rent Perfect President David Pickron teaches why it is becoming important to purchase property with a specific type of tenant in mind. Rent Perfect helps landlords onboard tenants with ease from the initial background check to leasing and payment collection. You can learn more by visiting [...]

What if a co-applicant does not pass my rental criteria?

As rents continue to rise we are seeing an increase in multiple individuals applying to be on the same lease. Rent Perfect's David Pickron provides expert guidance on how to navigate this situation, especially when one applicant doesn't meet your rental criteria. Find out more on the Rent Perfect [...]

What are some trigger words and phrases that should put landlords on alert?

You can hardly turn on a TV or read a newsfeed where you don’t encounter the term “trigger words.” While there are some universally accepted trigger words, like racial or ethnic slurs, most people or groups have their own unique lexicon of words that send them immediately into orbit. Our industry is no different and over the years the way we identify the players in our game [...]

What is one way landlords can be on their guard for potential red flags with rental applicants?

Just like the rest of the world, landlords have a set of words or phrases that should make them pay more attention to what their tenant applicants are saying. Rent Perfect's David Pickron and Scot Aubrey sit down to discuss what to listen for and how to follow up when one of these phrases is said. Rent Perfect helps landlords onboard tenants with ease from the initial background check to [...]

Landlords are really in the business of managing people; if you can manage different personalities you'll be better off!

A few years ago my wife decided to surprise me by organizing our garage. I was reluctant at first because my garage has always been the one safe place for me to put my stuff; no questions asked. I knew once the organizing process started, there would be a lot of questions from her and a lot of push back from me. We started by emptying the contents of my tool bag, some of which were [...]