[quote=42nate1]I’ve replaced 3 tenants in the last 12 months.
-had to file an eviction & tenant left in January & new tenant moved in early February before COVID. No rent price change. Did lose a month rent & some damage. Very lucky to get that tenant out just before COVID.
-tenant got divorced. Moved out in March. I had a huge volume of interest during COVID and was able to increased rent $200. Surprisingly very easy.
-Tenant lost job due to COVID & left San Diego in August. I listed on Zillow after he gave notice. Received maybe 50-60 inquiries within days, and 12 applications without any tours. Tenant left on Tuesday, cleaned Wednesday, and new tenant moved in on Thursday. This was a long-term tenant & I increased rent $600.
Lack of adequate supply in SD means demand is strong. We were really unsure how long the house would be vacant with the divorced tenant.
Zillow is wonderful. It does the applications, credit check, background check & collects rent. I do chose my tenants carefully.
All tenants have paid every month during COVID.
We will see what the fall/winter brings as we move into traditional flu season.[/quote]
So even with adversity, most tenants were not an asshole about things during covid, despite what some politicians paint the picture to be. My faith in Americans has been restored.
