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Make sure your single-family rental (SFR) property is prepared for the next renter as quickly as possible with our list of nine must-dos for a successful tenant turn.  

Helping you maximize income on your single-family rental (SFR) properties is MCS’s top priority. With our focus on making the most of every service opportunity, we strive to deliver shorter vacant periods and take advantage of preventive maintenance opportunities for our SFR owners/operators. We achieve this goal by maximizing touches at a property—and shortening timelines for key services in the process. Here’s how we do it. 

As every single-family rental (SFR) property owner/operator can attest, tenant turnover is time-consuming and costly, and a tenant’s rental experience can significantly enhance (or diminish) the odds of a lease renewal.  

At MCS, we are deeply embedded in the single-family rental (SFR) market. We study industry publications, review the latest trends, and attend and speak at conferences—like this year’s IMN SFR (East) and National Rental Home Council (NRHC) events—to better serve our clients. Here’s a snapshot of what we’re eyeing in the SFR space right now.  

As we enter the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, coastal communities, emergency responders and meteorologists are preparing for what could be an eventful period this year. The Atlantic hurricane season began June 1, which aligns with the timing of water temperatures warming to around 80 degrees and ends November 30, after the waters have cooled again.  

A comprehensive smart home technology package elevates the value of a single-family rental (SFR) property for both the operator and renter. These smart home devices and systems (like lighting, security, HVAC and irrigation) are remotely controlled with ease via a smartphone app. Here are a few of the most important items to consider including in a rental property’s smart home automation package to help you maximize your SFR investments.