If you are hoping to attract families at your rental property, tailoring your marketing, amenities and property to their needs is the best way to do so. Whether you own a home or an apartment that you are looking to rent, start by understanding what families are looking for in a rental property.
As a landlord, whether or not you work with a property management company, one of the most critical pieces of legislation that you need to abide by is the Fair Housing Act (FHA). While you can use a variety of factors like criminal history, credit score and renting history to influence your tenant decisions, there are other factors you are forbidden from considering.