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Avoid Bad Tenants During Slow Season: 3 Critical Steps for Midterm Rental Hosts If you’re nervous about taking on the wrong tenant—especially during slow season—you’re not alone. This video walks you through the top mistakes landlords make when desperate and exactly how to protect yourself (and your property) when interest is low and red flags start flying. ⚡⚡ Links Resources & Subscriptions 🍩 Midterm Rental Furniture Checklist (with Amazon Links +Hidden Video): https://erinspradlin.substack.com/p/r... 🍩 Free lease (with commentary on clauses): https://stan.store/erin_spradlin 🍩 YouTube: / @thelazylandlord 🍩 Substack: https://erinspradlin.substack.com/ Timestamps 0:00 Why landlords get desperate during slow season 1:20 The 3 times landlords are most vulnerable 3:30 Why deposits matter more than ever 5:00 Airbnb vs Furnished Finder vs Zillow: What you should know 6:50 The importance of tenant screening (and red flags) 11:30 How to interpret credit scores for rental applicants 17:40 The WiFi smoke detector I now use everywhere 21:20 Our tenant nightmare story—and what I learned 24:00 Final thoughts on fear, risk, and real estate #landlord #rentalproperty #biggerpockets #erinspradlin