Deciding whether to lease a property starts with the numbers and the condition.

Before marketing a rental, owners should understand likely rent, preparation needs, lease terms, property condition and how the home will be managed after a tenant moves in.

Rental Positioning

Compare the property with current rental competition and realistic tenant expectations.

Preparation

Safety, cleanliness, condition and presentation affect both marketability and the quality of tenant interest.

Owner Decisions

Think through pets, deposits, maintenance responsibility, property management and long-term plans before advertising.

Deciding whether to lease a property starts with the numbers and the condition.

Rental Positioning

Preparation

Owner Decisions

Start with your situation.