How to Find Good Tenants

If you ask any Perth property manager what is the key to maximising an investment property, they will tell you that it is crucial to have good tenants. Good tenants can add thousands of dollars to your bottom line over the life of an investment property--especially in Perth.

Here are some essential steps to finding good tenants.

Photos: Lots of Them

Right now, there are a lot of vacant rental properties and the competition for qualified tenants has become fierce. Photos are really mandatory at this point for anyone serious about wanting tenants to take their rental seriously. They don't have to be professional quality but they do need to be in focus and bright enough to see.

Your Own Webpage

Most forms of advertising charge you by volume: the words, the space or the minutes on radio or TV. When you make your own webpage, you can have as much space as you want. Better yet, you can do this for “free” on sites such as blogger.com, weebly.com and wordpress.org.

Well-written Web Copy

If you can write well, you can do this yourself; otherwise, hire a freelance writer to do it for you. You need to have sales copy that is well-written, clear and persuasive. This could be the edge that makes a great tenant look at your property over many others. Most people would rather rent from people who are literate and articulate.

Advertising

There are some great websites out there for rentals--free and paid. Make sure that many qualified potential tenants see your advertisement as possible. Don't be afraid to spend a little bit of money to keep your rental property solvent.

Screening Wisely

Don't take everything on an application at face value. Pull credit reports, check references, verify income or employment and investigate any past problems thoroughly.

In addition, make sure that the first month's rent and deposit are paid with a cashier's check.

Are You Really Going to Go it Alone?

Hire a Perth Property Manager to do the “heavy work” for you. We are experts in the Perth market and we know exactly what to do to ensure that you have great tenants. Most of all, you won't have to do it yourself. Call 1300 472 427 today.

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