by Simply Live | Mar 24, 2026 | Credit Scores, Property Management
“Their credit score is only 580, but they have a good explanation.” “The background check shows an old charge from 10 years ago — should I decline?” “Their references all say great things, so I’m approving them.” Here’s the problem: Most landlords either rely too...
by Simply Live | Mar 17, 2026 | Property Management, Property Management Mistakes
The application looks perfect. Good income. Clean background check. Great references. They’re polite, well-dressed, and ready to sign today. You hand over the keys. Three months later, you’re dealing with late rent, noise complaints, and property damage. The eviction...
by Simply Live | Mar 10, 2026 | Property Management, Rental Income
“Their income is only 2.5x rent, but they seem really responsible.” “They’re $200 short of the 3x requirement, but they have great credit.” “They make 2.8x rent — that’s close enough, right?” Wrong. After 19 years of managing 250 properties in the Lansing area, I can...
by Simply Live | Mar 3, 2026 | Property Management, Verification Screening
Here’s a question that keeps landlords up at night: “How do I know if this applicant will be a good tenant?” You’re looking at an application. Everything looks fine on paper. Good credit score. Steady income. Clean background check. They seem nice. But you’ve been...
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