 Picky rental prospects (by Wayne A. Miller [IN]) Apr 14, 2026 6:57 PM
 Picky rental prospects (by plenty [MO]) Apr 14, 2026 7:42 PM
Picky rental prospects (by Ken [NY]) Apr 14, 2026 7:48 PM
Picky rental prospects (by NE [PA]) Apr 14, 2026 7:52 PM
Picky rental prospects (by 6x6 [TN]) Apr 14, 2026 8:33 PM
Picky rental prospects (by Paulio [PA]) Apr 14, 2026 9:43 PM
Picky rental prospects (by WMH [NC]) Apr 14, 2026 11:27 PM
Picky rental prospects (by mapleaf18 [NY]) Apr 15, 2026 6:34 AM
Picky rental prospects (by mapleaf18 [NY]) Apr 15, 2026 6:34 AM
Picky rental prospects (by zero [IN]) Apr 15, 2026 9:12 AM
Picky rental prospects (by Jo [CT]) Apr 15, 2026 9:32 AM
Picky rental prospects (by Robin [WI]) Apr 15, 2026 4:15 PM
Picky rental prospects (by mapleaf18 [NY]) Apr 15, 2026 7:11 PM
Picky rental prospects (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Apr 16, 2026 7:26 AM
Picky rental prospects (by 6x6 [TN]) Apr 16, 2026 8:43 AM
Picky rental prospects (by zero [IN]) Apr 16, 2026 12:40 PM
Picky rental prospects (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Apr 17, 2026 7:17 AM
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Picky rental prospects (by Wayne A. Miller [IN]) Posted on: Apr 14, 2026 6:57 PM
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State Specific Question About: INDIANA (IN)
I have experienced lately prospective tenants getting very picky. Our properties are the same, nothing has changed about them, they are all very nice. I didn't use to have much trouble getting them rented promptly in the past, but I experience something has changed. Rental properties will view the properties, say they like them, speak very positively about them, but if there is one small thing that isn't quite what they desire, they move on and view other properties, and I never hear from them again. I experienced this type of pickiness only very rarely in the past. It's very frustrating. I'm asking if other landlords are experiencing the same thing recently. I'm eager to hear! Thank you! --50.90.xxx.xxx |
Picky rental prospects (by plenty [MO]) Posted on: Apr 14, 2026 7:42 PM
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Indeed. Not buying any properties build before 2020... must have new kitchens and walk in closets and garages. Etc. --172.59.xxx.xxx |
Picky rental prospects (by Ken [NY]) Posted on: Apr 14, 2026 7:48 PM
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I think it is because they gave up on being able to ever buy a house so now they want a perfect rental instead of we are only here 2 years so it is good enough. --98.98.xx.xx |
Picky rental prospects (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Apr 14, 2026 7:52 PM
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It’s been this way the past few years. I just drop the price until it’s rented. If they want perfect, go pay for it somewhere else. --24.152.xxx.xx |
Picky rental prospects (by 6x6 [TN]) Posted on: Apr 14, 2026 8:33 PM
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Should a tenant start getting picky when the price of rent is so high?
The price of rent these days would certainly create this type of situation. They want what they are paying for. Lots of things have changed in the last few years. --73.19.xxx.xx |
Picky rental prospects (by Paulio [PA]) Posted on: Apr 14, 2026 9:43 PM
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My theory is that many newbie landlords jumped in the market and over-improved their properties. They will eventually flush out when they're not making any money, but in the meantime the rest of us are expected to offer top-of-the-line everything like they did. --50.32.xx.xxx |
Picky rental prospects (by WMH [NC]) Posted on: Apr 14, 2026 11:27 PM
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We keep our rent lower and our places cleaner than the competition. Consistently.
Not over-improved though. --73.216.xxx.xxx |
Picky rental prospects (by mapleaf18 [NY]) Posted on: Apr 15, 2026 6:34 AM
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Since C19 even the bums expect the Taj Mahal. If they DO manage to buy a house, they are over on R3dd1t moaning and whining that they didn't know homeownership wasn't turnkey and maintenance free. --64.246.xxx.xx |
Picky rental prospects (by mapleaf18 [NY]) Posted on: Apr 15, 2026 6:34 AM
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Since C19 even the bums expect the Taj Mahal. If they DO manage to buy a house, they are over on R3dd1t moaning and whining that they didn't know homeownership wasn't turnkey and maintenance free. --64.246.xxx.xx |
Picky rental prospects (by zero [IN]) Posted on: Apr 15, 2026 9:12 AM
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I am not seeing that in my small part of the world.
If anything there are people that tell me my rents are lower and the quality is higher than the competition.
But I have been trying to freshen up the places as they come empty. Maybe just new flooring and paint is what does it? --47.227.xx.xxx |
Picky rental prospects (by Jo [CT]) Posted on: Apr 15, 2026 9:32 AM
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I live near 2 universities. I rent rooms which works out well for me. My room prices are about the same as other older homes in the area.
I don't have granite countertops or stainless steel appliances.
There are many new housing complexes being built, especially near the one large university.
Their ads read like a luxury penthouse apartment! There is a pool (outdoor pool, not great in CT) a big gym, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, cookie cutter rooms which go for $1350 for just one room within a 3 bedroom apartment!
Hard to compete with! All the amenities you could ask for.
That's fine if you can afford it! The reviews are terrible! Half finished apartments, noisy, poorly built, poor management....
I think some students want that luxury. If they can afford it, fine, some can't.
It seems that's the way now...a luxury college experience!
Not complaining, just being realistic! --68.184.xx.xx --68.184.xx.xx |
Picky rental prospects (by Robin [WI]) Posted on: Apr 15, 2026 4:15 PM
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I think it reflects a cultural shift toward wanting a lifetyle that has not been earned, or mortgaging their future for enjoying life now. Nvm living being thrifty to save for the future--Uncle Sam will take care of me if I'm broke!
I had a guy ask about a room for rent. $500/mo for a nice room in a gorgeous house that I just rehabbed from the studs out. It includes all utilities, internet, and laundry privileges.
The price was listed clearly, and the description states that the listing is for a ROOM in a shared house. After a few exchanges, he said, "$500 for a ROOM? No thanks!"
A shabby one-bedroom in the same area rents for $750+, plus utilities, internet, and laundry. So I think I'm offering a pretty nice alternative. Plus he knew the price originally.
I'm still shaking my head over his response. --65.25.xxx.xx |
Picky rental prospects (by mapleaf18 [NY]) Posted on: Apr 15, 2026 7:11 PM
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Robin, Housing is a Human Right ™ and should be free, doncha know. /s --64.246.xxx.xx |
Picky rental prospects (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Posted on: Apr 16, 2026 7:26 AM
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Watne, perhaps you could change your marketing approach. Rent starts at $1,299. Why does it start at $1,299? The customer is always right and they are the folks who will tell you what add ons they will be willing to pay for.
If they are not willing to pay extra, then they DQ themselves --173.188.xx.xxx |
Picky rental prospects (by 6x6 [TN]) Posted on: Apr 16, 2026 8:43 AM
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"The customer is always right....."
"If they are not willing to pay extra, then they DQ themselves"
I guess I am confused, because I don't see how those 2 statements go together?
It doesn't sound like the "options" are actually options at all. --73.19.xxx.xx |
Picky rental prospects (by zero [IN]) Posted on: Apr 16, 2026 12:40 PM
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It's all in the presentation. --138.199.xx.xxx |
Picky rental prospects (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Posted on: Apr 17, 2026 7:17 AM
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Exactly my point 6er.
The tenant wants to live in that world; they can go rent with my competitors who deserve such a fine prize --173.188.xx.xxx |
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