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Pre-Acquisition Inspections
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Written by Jack Stallard
Updated over a week ago

RentCheck Pre-Acquisition inspections are designed to take a quick yet thorough evaluation and documentation of a property when changing management companies.

With RentCheck Pre-Acquisition inspections, property managers and landlords can:

  • Make data-driven decisions and determine whether or not to accept a new property into management.

  • Have documentation of a property right before taking it under management

  • Share completed reports with owners and other relevant parties for review and digital sign-off.

How long does a RentCheck Pre-Acquisition inspection take?

RentCheck Pre-Acquisition inspections typically take about 30-60 minutes depending on the size of the unit and how many things are flagged as maintenance issues during an inspection.

What's included in a RentCheckPre-Acquisition inspection?

RentCheck's standard Pre-Acquisition inspection includes the steps and questions outlined below for all relevant rooms and exterior areas.

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Kitchen

Room / Area

Feature Name

Instructions

Question

Kitchen

Kitchen - Overall

Take a few photos of the room as a whole. Stand back from each corner to ensure you get photos of the room in its entirety.

How would you rate the overall condition?

Kitchen - Repairs

Take photos of any repairs needed in the kitchen.

How would you rate the overall condition?

Living Room

Room / Area

Feature Name

Instructions

Question

Living Room

Living Room - Overall

Take a few photos of the room as a whole. Stand back from each corner to ensure you get photos of the room in its entirety.

How would you rate the overall condition?

Living Room - Repairs

Take photos of any repairs needed in the living room.

How would you rate the overall condition?

Dining Room

Room / Area

Feature Name

Instructions

Question

Dining Room

Dining Room - Overall

Take a few photos of the room as a whole. Stand back from each corner to ensure you get photos of the room in its entirety.

How would you rate the overall condition?

Dining Room - Repairs

Take photos of any repairs needed in the dining room.

How would you rate the overall condition?

Hallway

Room / Area

Feature Name

Instructions

Question

Hallway

Hallway - Overall

Take a few photos of the hallway.

How would you rate the overall condition?

Hallway - Repairs

Take photos any any hallway repairs needed.

How would you rate the overall condition?

Stairway

Room / Area

Feature Name

Instructions

Question

Stairway

Stairway - Overall

Take a few photos of the stairway.

How would you rate the overall condition?

Stairway - Repairs

Take photos any any stairway repairs needed.

How would you rate the overall condition?

Bedroom

Room / Area

Feature Name

Instructions

Question

Bedroom

Bedroom - Overall

Take a few photos of the room as a whole. Stand back from each corner to ensure you get photos of the room in its entirety.

How would you rate the overall condition?

Bedroom - Repairs

Take photos any any repairs needed in the bedroom.

How would you rate the overall condition?

Bathroom

Room / Area

Feature Name

Instructions

Question

Bathrooms

Bathroom - Overall

Take a few photos of the room as a whole. Stand back from each corner to ensure you get photos of the room in its entirety.

How would you rate the overall condition?

Bathroom - Repairs

Take photos any any repairs needed in the bathroom.

How would you rate the overall condition?

Half Bathroom

Room / Area

Feature Name

Instructions

Question

Half Bathrooms

Half Bathroom - Overall

Take a few photos of the room as a whole. Stand back from each corner to ensure you get photos of the room in its entirety.

How would you rate the overall condition?

Half Bathroom - Repairs

Take photos any any repairs needed in the bathroom.

How would you rate the overall condition?

General

Room / Area

Feature Name

Instructions

Question

General

Exterior - Overall

Take a few exterior shots ensuring you get shots of both the fron and back of the property.

How would you rate the overall condition?

Exterior - Repairs

Take photos of any exterior repairs needed.

How would you rate the overall condition?

Surrounding Area

Take a few photos of the surrounding neighborhood.

How would you rate the overall condition?

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