How can I effectively market my rental property?

With so many properties on the market, how do you make yours stand out? Marketing Professional Scot Aubrey and host David Pickron share some of their hard-earned insights on how to make both a physical and emotional connection with your potential [...]

Can I decline an applicant for any criminal record? What is an individual Assessment and why is it important?

Denying an applicant for having any criminal record EVER may be over reaching and could get you into trouble. Having a clear, consistent criteria and providing an individualized assessment for each applicant gives you the vital protection you need to expertly manage your properties. An individual assessment will help you make a fair judgment by assessing the risk criminal charges might pose to [...]

How should I handle tenants with service and assistive animals?

Fair Housing requirements in relation to service and assistive animals create a lot of questions for landlords. Attorney Matt Koglmeier helps you understand the importance of engaging in the interactive process with your tenants and guides you on what you should and should not ask when it comes to animals in/on your [...]

How can I help protect my rental property from damage beyond normal wear and tear?

Having a defined and documented move-in/move-out process is one of the easiest ways for you to protect your investment. By documenting the condition of the property with pictures, video and written agreements, both parties can get exactly what they deserve at the end of a lease. Build trust between you and your tenants using a fair move-in and move-out inspection process. - Click here to [...]

How can Rent Perfect help Cook County Landlords stay compliant with new legislation?

David Pickron, investor and expert in the rental industry, joins with Heather Johnson from Rent Perfect to educate landlords on being compliant with the latest changes to tenant backgrounds in Cook County, Illinois. Learn how Rent Perfect has designed a system that will keep you compliant and still give you the best tenant screening available. Rent Perfect helps landlords onboard tenants with [...]