Homeowner Insights: Preparing Your Property for Reliable Tenants

Need Tips on how to manage your rental? Starrany Property Management offers tips in this blog post on property readiness

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Starrany Property Management

7/6/20251 min read

Great tenants begin with great preparation. Before listing, run through this mini-checklist:

  • Schedule a professional deep clean and touch-up paint to showcase pride of ownership.

  • Fix small annoyances—dripping faucets, loose handles, squeaky doors—before they become deal-breakers.

  • Install and test smoke/CO detectors, secure locks, and clear exterior lighting for safety compliance.

  • Gather a renter welcome packet (lease, maintenance contacts, trash schedules) to set clear expectations.

  • Price competitively by researching similar homes within a two-mile radius and adjusting for unique amenities.

The result? Lower vacancy periods, fewer maintenance calls, and higher long-term returns.

a living room with a couch and a coffee table
a living room with a couch and a coffee table