Tenant Screening
We work hard to find the right tenant for your investment
How We Screen Your Rental Applicants
We strive to get your investment rented quickly, but feel it is important to get the RIGHT tenant versus the FAST tenant! Spending time up front and finding the BEST tenant for your rental creates a good experience all around, versus one that is stressful and frustrating.
We gather extensive information on the following:
- Verify photo identification for all applicants 18 years and older
- National and local background check for criminal, sex offender, and terrorist offenses
- Pull credit report and full payment history
- Review history of collection accounts and judgments
- Review unlawful detainer/eviction history
- Verify income
- Contact employer to verify employment
- Gather pay stubs, tax return and bank statements
- Confirm rental history
- Contact past landlords to ask about renter’s behavior, payment history, notice to vacate, property condition, and any nuisance issues
- Inform tenants who were turned down with proper form(s) and documentation
We also prepare and oversee the process for Tenant Move-In and Move-out
Tenant Move-In:
- Draw up leasing agreement
- Confirm move-in date with tenant(s)
- Review lease guidelines with tenant(s) regarding things like rental payment terms and required property maintenance
- Ensure all agreements have been properly executed
- Perform detailed move-in condition report with pictures and/or video
- Collect first month’s rent and security deposit
- Ensure tenant changes utilities into their name according to lease terms
Tenant Move-Out:
- Inspect unit and perform detailed move-out condition report with pictures and/or video
- Provide tenant with a copy of estimated damages
- Return the balance of the security deposit to the tenant (if applicable)
- Forward any portion of the owner’s portion of the tenant deposit to the owner or hold in owner reserves for repairs
- Clean unit and perform any needed repairs or upgrades
- Re-key the locks and place lockbox on door
- Put the property back on the market for rent
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As Your Fort Myers Property Manager, We Take Care of Everything.
Strategic Marketing
With most renters beginning their search online, it’s essential to make your property stand out. At Rentifi, we create eye-catching listings using high-quality photos, detailed descriptions, and video walk-through tours. Combined with broad exposure across top rental platforms, our marketing approach is designed to attract qualified tenants quickly and minimize vacancy.
Tenant Screening
We understand that not all renters are created equal. That is why every applicant is carefully vetted through credit, background, employment, and rental history checks—as if they were moving into our own home. Our goal is to place tenants who pay on time, care for your property, and follow the lease, protecting your investment and peace of mind.
Rent Collection
Never chase rent again. Our professional accounting team handles all rent billing, collection, and direct deposit disbursements to your bank account; monthly. We keep your cash flow consistent and ensure you get paid on time, every time.
Maintenance
We protect your property with move-in and move-out inspections, detailed documentation, and prompt attention to repair needs. Our 24/7 emergency response and vetted contractor network handle everything from routine fixes to urgent issues—ensuring quality work, cost control, and peace of mind.
Financial Reporting
We make it easy to track your property's performance. You'll receive monthly owner statements with detailed income and expense reports, tax-ready documents, and clear insights—all accessible anytime through your secure owner portal.
Annual Property Assessments
We conduct annual property walk-throughs during the tenancy to help identify any potential issues early. Each walk-through includes a detailed report with photos, giving you a clear view of how your property is being maintained and helping prevent small problems from becoming costly repairs.
you’re protected with our guarantees
We stand behind our screening process and the tenants we place that we will NEVER charge you two leasing fees within a 12 month period. With our full-service property management, Rentifi will replace a tenant that breaks their lease within their first lease term, for FREE! Only exclusion is if a tenant is relocating due to military orders.
If we are unable to secure a qualified tenant within 60 days, we’ll waive your first month’s management fee—as long as the home is listed at Rentifi’s suggested price and marketed using our standard process, including self-showings and no custom deviations.
At Rentifi, we’re committed to providing professional, high-quality property management. If you're ever unsatisfied, we welcome the opportunity to make it right. If it still isn’t a fit, you’re free to cancel anytime—we just ask for a 30-day written notice. Your experience and peace of mind is our top priority.
We’re confident you’ll love working with Rentifi—but if for any reason you’re not fully satisfied, you can cancel within the first 60 days with NO PENALTY.
Our lease agreement is crafted and approved by a leading Florida landlord law firm. At Rentifi, we strictly follow all national, state, and local laws, including fair housing regulations, Florida habitability standards, application screening guidelines, and right-to-cure requirements. To ensure we stay current with legal changes, our team completes an annual legal update training.