Tenant Training

One day I had a prospective tenant tell me that she had heard, "that I write out the eviction notice the day that the lease is signed." Gee, to be that organized!  I don't bother to defend myself; afterall they know what they heard.  Over the years,  I have been called everything but a 'white woman'.  And I don't care, in fact I like it. I want to have a no nonsense reputation.   Don't waste the opportunity to instruct the tenants on what you expect of them.  Do it the day the lease is signed. 

1. Schedule a housekeeping and maintenance inspection within the first month of tenancy. 
2. Inform the tenant that you will be doing a drive-by to check on the property a couple of times during the first month of tenancy.
3. State what you expect of them clearly and firmly.
4. Don't let tenants get by with late payments.
5. Take care of your business or it will take care of you.

Just sayin'