Renting Your Property
Rental Application Approval Conditions
Application Criteria Top Properties is an equal opportunity provider. We abide by all Federal, State, and Local Fair Housing Laws. *All occupants 18 years or older must apply. All applicants must sign, pay, and be willing to be named on the lease to be considered a “complete” application. Complete Applications will be processed in the…
Read MoreLandlord Rental Application Approval Process
Rules and regulations to follow during the application process At Top Properties, we have a rigorous background check for all of our applicants. We have streamlined and perfected this process to make sure our property owners are compliant with all fair housing practices. As a landlord, you have to play by the rules the government…
Read MoreHow to Properly Price Your Rental Property
It may sound like common sense, but pricing your home appropriately is one of the most critical factors in a thriving rental investment. What we describe as the appropriate price is the price your property will rent for in 30 days to a well-qualified renter. There are other ways to describe this price, but to…
Read MoreWhen Will My Property Manager Contact Me?
If you have not talked to your property manager prior to this email they will contact you shortly. They may have not contacted you yet due to the timing of the rental posting. We what to have your property listed as soon as possible to best serve you. Feel free to reach out to them…
Read MoreGetting Your Home Ready for Showings When Owner Occupied
Below are a few answers to questions we regularly receive when the showing process begins for your property. Other questions may come up, and your property manager will be an excellent resource for you for questions specific to your property. Can I restrict my availability of showing the property to a few days a week?…
Read MoreHow Do I Change My Tax Address?
Changing your tax address is an important part of the rental process. This alerts the county and city that the property is no longer owner-occupied. This is important when tax information is sent out, or when they need to get a hold of you. The links below will get you to the right site to…
Read MoreTop Properties Pre-Lease Cleaning Process
Starting your property off on the right foot as a rental makes all the difference in the world. The first impression your new tenants have of the property sets the stage for a successful relationship in the future. Everyone is on edge around moving time and making sure their move goes well is important. Frequently…
Read MoreHow To Update Your Insurance to a Landlord Liability Policy
As you are embarking in investing in real estate, it is essential to make sure that you are covered to protect yourself through the process with a landlord liability policy. Contacting your current insurance provider, or doing a quick search for insurers online, are both excellent resources for obtaining information on the policy change. This…
Read MoreHow To Tell If Your Rental Home Is Priced Correctly
This is a simplified way to go over our rental process, and the metrics we use to determine if the price of a home is generating the right amount of activity. If your property rents for $2,700 per month or more, these metrics may be a little high based on activity levels, but is a…
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