Rental house cleanout. Words which property investors and landlords do not like to utter, let alone have to put on a to-do list. But, it will eventually happen and happen a lot more than once over the course of owning it. It’s a situation which becomes periodic and at-best, somewhat routine (if you’re lucky enough to get it done to a science). And, it’s very important to avoid the most common rental house cleanout mistakes.
Go DIY or Hire Pros?
It’s a real conundrum. Should you hire a rental home cleanout service or do it yourself? Well, it really depends on the extent of the job. In more cases than not, it’s better to have a rental home cleanout service do the work. This way, you aren’t burdened by the hassle or have to commit the time and effort.
At some point in your time as a landlord, you will be faced with an empty or half empty unit, wondering where your tenant is. Perhaps it’s because you served the tenant with an eviction notice and you think they’ve moved out in the night to avoid further action. Or, another possibility is that the tenant simply wanted out of the lease and the rental property and just broke it. --RentPrep
Also, if you do go it on your own, you’ll need a way to haul all that junk away. Additionally, you’ll need a crew to help out. And, the right equipment. Not to mention, you’ll need to take all that stuff to the right locations for disposal or for recycling.
Rental House Cleanout in Fort Myers
Now, rental house cleanout mistakes are the biggest reason you should not go the DIY route. Here are the most costly errors to know about:
- Tossing personal possessions. Whatever you do, do not make the mistake of throwing out the last tenant's personal possessions. It's an unnecessary invitation to a world of trouble. Usually, it's illegal and at the very least, a problematic scenario.
- Not making all the needed repairs. When the tenant leaves, this is an opportunity to make improvements to make it more appealing. And, to help bring up the standard of living, as well as the appraisal value.
- Foregoing documenting the condition. As soon as the tenant vacates the property, you should immediately take the time to document its condition. This way, you'll know if you need to keep the deposit for repair costs.
- Showing the place before it’s actually ready. Never show any property unless it is totally ready to show. Period. It's just not helpful and it will likely do more harm than good, in the end.
When you need a rental house cleanout done in Fort Myers, just phone 800-433-1094 or visit AAA Rousse Services.
