My Utah Rental Property

My fabulous dream tenants gave me notice that they were moving. After two and a half years of the perfect renters, I'm re-joining the world of high-stakes reviewing of new tenants. Many will apply, but few will be chosen. :)

Let me sing the praises of the other family: Rent was paid on the 1st, sometimes even before the first. In two and a half years, they never once paid me later than the 3rd. They told me about the waning water heater with anticipation so I had time to find a good deal on a replacement and get it installed without having to do it at a moment's notice. The home is on a very large lot with some sheds on it, they improved the property by cleaning up around the sheds on the back part of the property, looks great. When my wife and I went to check it out, after they'd moved out, the place looked as good as the day we last saw it all.

We're giving ourselves a good 6 weeks to do some minor improvements but most importantly to find the right renters. Once I make the bed I'm going to have to lie in it. Last time we rented it we had about 7 families come by in one weekend. We're giving ourselves enough time that we'll get plenty of applicants, call their references, and do a credit check on the ones that look good after that.

Wish me luck.