Finding Great Renters in Shreveport

This month, I had every tenant pay rent on time. This was less a happy accident or coincidence and more by design. I'll explain.

With every house I rent, I carefully screen the tenants. I've found there are little things you can look for to predict someones ability to pay on time and be a good tenant. Every tenant is a gamble but a carefully calculated one.

For example, I recently rented out a home in Sunset Acres. I had three different applications, all submitted the same day. Ultimately, I chose the candidate that just about every other company would have passed on. Why? That candidate had the least amount of income of the three, but alternatively, they had the most stable work history (6 years at the same job) and the job they had was essentially recession and COVID-19 proof. The other two had more income but lower credit scores and multiple past due bills. Income isn't everything.

Now, selecting a tenant like I did isn't always an option since Fair House guidelines must always be adhered to, but when it is an option, sometimes the person that looks best at first glance isn't your best option. This is how I've come to improve my tenant selection process and ensure I get the best renters in the area, which leads to the happiest owners.

If you ever have questions about renting your home in Shreveport or Bossier City, or property management in general, don't hesitate to reach out to me.