Even though you may want to list your rental property for rent again as quickly as possible the reality is that you should spend at least 3 days getting your rental property for rent by doing the following.
#1 – Check the Current Market Rent for Your Area
Use online resources like rent.com to research comparable properties for rent in your area to find out what the current market rent is. This step will ensure that you will rent your property for what it’s worth.
#2 – Paint Your Rental Property
Depending on the condition of your rental property when your last tenant moved out it may be in your best interest to repaint your rental property because a fresh coat of paint will help to literally clean up your property and make it feel like it’s been well-maintained.
#3 – Make Cosmetic Repairs
Has it been a while since you made any repairs to your rental property in Los Angeles? If so, take the time to make cosmetic repairs to your rental property like refinishing/painting cabinets, replacing door knobs and pulls, redoing the flooring and improving curb appeal.
#4 – Review Your Lease
Last of all, but most importantly, before renting your Los Angeles rental property you should also take the time to review your lease to make sure that it’s up to date and is clear to understand.
Many owners never take the time to actually read or update their leases and taking the time to do just this one step could save you the hassle of using a lease that doesn’t address all of your needs or facing an unscrupulous tenant in court.
Johana Williams is a Regional Manager at Utopia Management with more than 20 years in property management and operational leadership. She writes about property management, landlord-tenant rules, and the rental market for Utopia Management.
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