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Picky rental prospects (by Wayne A. Miller [IN]) Apr 14, 2026 6:58 PM

Picky rental prospects (by Bonanza [NC]) Apr 15, 2026 8:08 AM

Picky rental prospects (by Jo [CT]) Apr 15, 2026 9:28 AM

Picky rental prospects (by zero [IN]) Apr 15, 2026 9:37 AM

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Picky rental prospects (by Wayne A. Miller [IN]) Posted on: Apr 14, 2026 6:58 PM
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State Specific Question About: INDIANA (IN)

I have experienced lately prospective tenants getting very picky hear in Indianapolis. 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 Bonanza [NC]) Posted on: Apr 15, 2026 8:08 AM
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Yes. I believe the younger generation has been trained to be catered to. They are growing up in a world where they own nothing and rent everything. Don't worry about it. Just look for compliant tenants that will do what you tell them to do and not give you a hard time. --65.188.xxx.xxx

Picky rental prospects (by Jo [CT]) Posted on: Apr 15, 2026 9:28 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

Picky rental prospects (by zero [IN]) Posted on: Apr 15, 2026 9:37 AM
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Bonanza, I have been seeing the opposite with my younger tenants.

Nice couple of kids moved in together at my apartment. They take great care of the place. No complaints at all.

She gets with me and asks about getting a dog a couple months after living there. Shows me a pic of the thing. Knows that there are costs involved but asked permission. I said yes, she paid the fees and agreed to the extra rent. Then they bought the dog. They spent $1500 on this dog. What? It's what they wanted and they can afford it.

I know they plan to get a house sometime in the future. They are working out well together and are a dream for me to have.

Contacted her last night to see if the roof leak was fixed. She said they were out of town looking at a car to buy.

To me this is wonderful news. They keep living it up, while not hurting the rents, and that pushes a house father away.

(Side note, no water so maybe the leak has been taken care of) --47.227.xx.xxx

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