Struggling to
find the right tenant?

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Finding the right tenant shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. We make it simple, strategic, and secure.

Through our trusted local realtor partners, we engage smart marketing tactics to find, screen, show and contract – so you get a great tenant without the hassle.

What You Need

Find a Great Tenant—And Keep Them Longer

Our vetted local realtor partners handle marketing, showings, and screening so you fill vacancies fast, protect your property, and reduce turnover.

High-Exposure Marketing

Smart pricing with current comps, pro listing copy, and syndication to Zillow, Realtor.com, and Apartments.com—plus prompt in-person or virtual showings to shorten vacancy time.

Bank-Grade Screening

Consistent, criteria-based checks: credit, background, income verification, rental history, and references. You get clear applicant summaries—and you make the final call.

Smooth Leasing & Renewal

Lease drafting and e-sign coordination, move-in checklist and condition photos, then renewal outreach 60–90 days before lease-end with a market review to keep great tenants longer.

For Landlords Who Want to Stay Hands-Off

Additional Support

Lease Agreement Drafting

State-specific leases customized to your terms (pets, parking, maintenance, addenda). Clear clauses, e-sign ready, and compliant—so expectations are set from day one.

Automated Rent Collection

Set up ACH/credit card payments with reminders, receipts, and late-fee rules. Funds deposit straight to your account—no chasing, no spreadsheets.

Tenant Onboarding Tools

Welcome kit and move-in checklist, utility transfer guide, portal setup, rule acknowledgments, and keys/fobs inventory—everything tenants need for a smooth, low-issue start.

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Build wealth without the overwhelm. Learn how passive investing in real estate can generate consistent cash flow — without the headache of managing rentals.

New brand. Same trusted leadership.

What Clients Say About Working with Jim & His Team

Built on Trust. Backed by Experience.

Jim Elliott | Stairway Mortgage
Jim Elliott - via Facebook Pilot at United Airlines - NORTH CAROLINA

All aspects of the loan process went well and smoothly. I would highly recommend the Jim Blackburn Team to get the best deal and save money on a loan.

Faisal Ahmed | Stairway Mortgage
Faisal Ahmed - via Facebook Private Chauffeur - NEW YORK

Jim Blackburn has been my loan officer for many years. We've done multiple transactions together. Every time a challenge has arisen with the loan, he's stepped up to the plate and resolved the situation. His rates and costs are competitive and I will continue to use Jim's team for all of my real estate financing in the future.

Dennis Nikolaev | Stairway Mortgage
Dennis Nikolaev - via Facebook Studio Leader at APCE Dennis Studio - CHINA

I'm an RE investor. Had multiple loan officers but one really stands out – JIM BLACKBURN. Now, he is working on a third deal with me. He does go the extra mile. A few examples from the past: I have tons of properties and live in China with unique income (he made it work!). He called me in China at 1 AM to get information to close the deal. He is super efficient with collecting the right documents upfront to avoid a lot of back and forth later with processors. You can't go wrong with Jim.

Ashwin Pandith | Stairway Mortgage
Ashwin Pandith - via Google Director at Bank of America, MBS Portfolio Manager - NEW YORK

Had a great experience working with Jim and team on a refi. Was able to do virtually everything by email and text. When an issue arose, Jim made sure it got escalated and handled properly.

Steve Allison | Stairway Mortgage
Steve Allison - via Facebook Vice President of Client Success at GoCo.io - TEXAS

Jim was great. He and his team were there every step of the way… even during a winter storm in Texas. Thanks Jim! Definitely would recommend.

Chris Provost | Stairway Mortgage
Christopher Provost - via Google Attorney at Christopher Provost LLC - ALASKA

I am very satisfied with Jim Blackburn and his team for all the work they put in to obtain approvals for my refinance inquiry. Jim and his team were very responsive and creative in addressing my refinance needs, including running three or four different loan scenarios before I settled on the best option. Highly recommended!

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