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Do you have to be lucky to find a great tenant? Not if you take a proactive approach to tenant selection by defining your requirements. Signing a great tenant involves much more than simply crossing your fingers and hoping for the best. A strategic approach that combines effective marketing and thorough screening, along with a touch of luck, is necessary to find the ideal tenant. Here’s how to ensure you’re attracting and securing high-quality renters: 1. Define your ideal tenant profile Before advertising, clearly define the qualities you’re looking for, such as income level, credit score, rental history and employment stability. Be mindful of Fair Housing Act guidelines, which... Read more
Verified renters—who have undergone formal identity, credit, and income verification—deliver substantial financial and operational benefits for landlords and...
Many in multifamily believe basic screening is enough—but that’s a myth. Verification goes beyond checking boxes and protects properties from costly fraud and...
Fraud is no longer hiding in the shadows. It’s being taught and sold in plain sight — sometimes with hashtags and tutorial videos. Across the multifamily housing...
A rising tide of state-level action is reshaping the environment for so-called junk fees imposed by apartment landlords, marking a pronounced shift in how these...
If you’ve been in multifamily for a while (like we have), you already know that leasing apartments in 2025 looks nothing like it did a few years ago. Renters are moving faster, doing more research, and comparing more options than ever. A shiny “Now Leasing” banner isn’t enough anymore. We’ve partnered with properties across the country, from boutique communities to large management portfolios, and we’ve seen what truly fills units and what just burns budget. These are real-world apartment leasing strategies based on experience, not theory. Let’s walk through them step by step. 1. Your Website Is Your Leasing Office Almost every renter starts... Read more
Say hello to the new wave of renters. The youngest renter generation — Gen Z — is growing up. Members of this generation, born between 1997 and 2012, are leaving the...
Deciding between a long-term and short-term lease agreement is one of the most important choices a landlord can make. Each option comes with its own benefits,...
KEY TAKEAWAYS In some Atlanta apartment buildings, landlords say as many as 50% of rental applications are fraudulent. Nearly three-quarters of US apartment operators...
Fraud has long plagued the multifamily sector, but the scope and sophistication of the problem are now reaching new levels, fueled by technology and shifting consumer...
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