I have run across a few “professional tenants” in my time as a landlord trying to rent from me and heard even more horror stories from others who have unfortunately let them into their properties. Trust me, the professional tenant is something you as a landlord want to avoid at all costs. An effective screening process is a good place to start. But also knowing what to look for goes a long way.
Richard D. Vetstein, Esq. writing in a real estate column at aol.com has some good advice on what to look for and tips for avoiding the “professional tenant.”
He notes:
“Most tenants are problem-free, yet there is a certain type who make even an experienced landlord cringe with fear: The Professional Tenant.
Let me give you the profile of what I mean by a typical Professional Tenant.”
Read the rest here.
