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# 3 Steps to Avoiding Tenant Turnover

MaintenancePublished August 31, 2017Updated April 11, 2025

Tenant turnover is an automatic cash flow killer. All of the administrative and advertising costs and the maintenance work to get the unit [rent-ready](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/southern-maryland-3-steps-property-ready-rent-landlord-tips), not to mention the lack of rent checks during vacancies, take a huge hit to your profit margins. Experienced Real Property Management Gold has some tips to help you keep a full house so that you can avoid this:

## **Always Screen Applicants**

The tenant you choose to move into your rental home can be a large factor in your renter experience. After all, renting means dealing with people. [Real Property Management Gold](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/why-real-property-management-company) will always have a thorough [screening process](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/landlord-center/tenant-screening) with any potential tenant over the age of 18. This can help give a better picture of who the person who wants to rent your home is. Background checks, rental histories, and credit checks can all give important information about the character of an individual.

## **Listen to your Tenants**

Life always has bumps in the road. Appliances break, weather-related damage, or flooding can occur. If a tenant has a need or concern, respond as quickly as possible. Fast proactive maintenance can [help prevent future problems](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/how-our-system-works-and-what-we-cost) and sends a message to your tenant that their rental property management in Waldorf cares about both property and tenant.

**Keep a Good Relationship**

Tenants feel security in knowing that if there is an emergency, they can contact management quickly. [Regularly scheduled inspections](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/maryland-property-management-inspections-101-why-inspections-should-be-conducted-on-a-regular-basis) can be set up with tenants at the time of lease signing. This can help with maintenance follow up and tenant communication.

The goal is to create a safe and maintained environment with open, honest, and regular communication. When tenants have an enjoyable renting experience and feel at home, they will want to stay as long as they can. The bottom line is that the longer your rental is filled, the more regular your rent checks will also be, thanks to your wise rental management in Waldorf.

## Terms on this page

-   [Rent-ready](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/rent-ready)
-   [Cash flow](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/cash-flow)

First published by Real Property Management Gold on August 31, 2017. Details may have changed since then; current rules are in the [Landlord Center](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/landlord-center).

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