What we look for in Shenandoah County tenants
In Shenandoah County, our management staff prefers to work with reasonable tenants. Here are some of the traits we expect.
- A tenant pays the rent when due every month. This means paying on or before the first, rather than at 5 pm on the 5th.
- A renter is trustworthy. A tenant does not sneak in a co-renter or pet.
- A tenant is fastidious. A tenant does not attract pests such as rodents and bugs.
- A renter does not break the property or its systems.
- A renter is courteous and easy to get along with. A tenant understands the difference between a property manager and a hotel concierge.
- A renter doesn't annoy neighbors.
- A renter reports problems at appropriate times. Renters that don't report maintenance issues cost landlords money and cause issues for property managers.
- A tenant doesn't complain when it's not appropriate. This means that a tenant doesn't demand to replace functioning systems. A tenant doesn't expect more than the lease provides. A tenant doesn't complain that an appliance doesn't work when the renter doesn't know how to operate the appliance.
- A tenant does not smoke in the home.
- A tenant is looking for a lease that is as long as the owner wants to rent the rental.
So this is what we're looking for in a renter, but how do we find renters who live up to this standard? Experience has taught us that bad tenants can appear as polite, nicely-dress, well educated people with jobs. We have a nose for sniffing out bad renters.
Our Five Step Process
Fair Housing Laws and our conscience dictates that we do not judge people in Shenandoah County based upon appearance. Experience has taught us that appearances can be very decieving. We do however judge applicants based upon their history and their actions. If a applicant is rude to our staff from the beginning, they will probably be difficult as tenants. If a makes false statements, we will expect them to be unreliable as a renter. If a has difficulty finding certified fundsfor background fees and the first month of rent, we can expect that same potential tenant will have troubles while they are in the rental.
But even when every statement initially is good we still vet each potential renter with a complete background check. Every applicant and occupant must provide a government-issue photo identification. From there, as property managers we start our vetting process.
How we protect the landlord’s interests in Shenandoah County:
Shenandoah County Rental Management Resources
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Basics
Basic information regarding property management in Shenandoah County.
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Getting Started
Learn more about getting started with property management
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Find A Tenant
Market your property to rent to find a reliable tenant in Shenandoah County fast.
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Accounting
How does Nesbitt Realty keep track of income and expenses for property owners?
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Cost
An overview of fees associated with rental management services in Shenandoah County
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Vetting
How Nesbitt Realty checks the backgrounds of tenants for our clients.
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Reserves
What is a contingency reserve account?
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Territory
Where does Nesbitt Realty manage property?
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Clients
Who uses Nesbitt Realty management services?
Landlord Reference
a good archive for rental investors in Shenandoah County
- Before you put a renter in your rental in Shenandoah County
- Collections and evictions
- Communications with the tenant
- During tenancy
- End of tenancy and what happens when a tenant breaks the lease
- How does the rental investor get paid?
- How your management company handles the association and your community
- How your management company handles utilities
- How we find renters
- Insurance matters for owners using our rental management
- How Nesbitt Management handles keys
- Shenandoah County property owner responsibilities
- Maintenance, repairs & inspections for your rental property in Shenandoah County
- The move-in inspection
- Property management information form
- Selling a 1031 tax exchange & more
- Starting our management of your rental property
- When owners don't yet know their new address
- Vetting tenants in Shenandoah County
More Information About Shenandoah County
Our recommendation
After the background check is complete we make a recommendation to the property owner based upon our experience as rental managers in Shenandoah County and the information which we have verified. Ultimately the property owner decides if the risk is worth taking, but they make that decision based upon facts and our expert advice.
Do you need know more about our local real estate market?
Nesbitt Realty's Guide to Real Estate is a free tool for anyone who needs to review important real estate information about Shenandoah County and nearby areas. The Guide to Real Estate compiles information regarding what has sold and what is currently listed, as well as a couple of compelling facts that you might not be aware of. And, our Guide spotlights some benefits of living in Shenandoah County. Yes, all of this is helpful for purchasers and sellers, but rental investors and tenants will probably also find these resources to be somewhat edifying.
Our Broker Will Nesbitt

"I am by nature a trusting person, but this business has taught me to verify every statement that a tenant makes. Scammers and bad tenants can sometimes give every appearance of being trustworthy and upright people. We never cut corners on background checks." ~ Will Nesbitt
Julie Nesbitt
I like tenants that pay on time. Late paying tenants cause extra work and unnecessary stress for landlords and property managers. ~ Julie Nesbitt