WiseRent

Investigative Tenant Screening & Property Management

Protect Your Investment. Rent Wisely.

Leveraging our law enforcement experience to protect your property

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Investigative Tenant Screening

Credit checks only tell part of the story. Our former law enforcement professionals uncover the rest.

(Available for landlords across Ontario)

Behavioural & Identity Vetting

  • Investigative tenant interviews
  • Identity verification
  • Story consistency evaluation

Credit & Landlord Audit

  • Credit and financial review
  • Employment and income verification
  • Landlord reference audits

Case & Social Media Review

  • LTB & civil case search
  • Open source intelligence (OSINT) research

Property Management

(for London, Ontario and the surrounding area, including Grand Bend, Port Stanley, Lucan, and Mount Brydges.)

Oversight & Investigative Maintenance

  • Proactive on-site inspections
  • Detailed reporting and recommendations on property condition

Professional Liaison & Dispute Mediation

  • Handling of all tenant communication
  • Mediation and de-escalation of conflicts
  • Negotiation with tenants to move out of your property to avoid the costly LTB process.

Financial Transparency & Maximizing Returns

  • Monthly financial reporting
  • Renovation and property presentation advice to maximize return on your property investment.

Protect your investment: Landlord – FAQs

1. How much can a bad tenant really cost me?

A single bad tenant in Ontario is a major financial risk. With current LTB backlogs, evicting a non-paying tenant can easily exceed $15,000, including:

Legal & Filing Fees: ~$2,500+ (Paralegal and Sheriff fees)

Lost Rent: ~$12,000+ (Based on current London averages over a 6-month wait)

Property Damage: Potentially thousands in cleaning and repairs.

The WiseRent Solution: We mitigate this risk by spotting behavioral red flags that automated credit checks miss.

2. What is “Cash for Keys” and why is it a risk?

“Cash for keys” happens when a landlord pays a tenant a lump sum (often $10,000 to $30,000) just to move out because the LTB process is too slow. It is a form of legal “ransom” that is becoming increasingly common in Ontario.

The WiseRent Solution: Our investigative screening is designed to identify “professional tenants” who move from property to property looking for these exact payouts.

3. How can I detect rental fraud?

Rental fraud is sophisticated. Applicants now use high-quality fake IDs, photoshopped bank statements, and fake references.

Watch for: Inconsistent document formatting, resistance to in-person/video interviews, and references that sound like they are reading from a script.

The WiseRent Solution: We verify the source of the data, not just the document itself.

4. What are the red flags of a risky tenant?

Offering 6+ months of rent upfront in cash (often a sign of illegal income or a desire to bypass screening).

Applying pressure to move in immediately.

Overly defensive when asked about gaps in rental history.

The WiseRent Solution: Our Investigative Interview ($100) is specifically designed to test stories and excuses.

Pricing

We offer a tiered suite of services.

Your investment – your choice.

Investigative Screening Protection

Investigative Interview ($100)

Includes:

Structured interview to catch inconsistencies automated apps miss.

Behavioral analysis to spot “professional tenants.”

Identity verification and story consistency check.

Outcome: A “Pass/Fail” recommendation delivered to your inbox

Full Screening ($300)

Includes all investigative interview features plus:

Social media and public profile cross-referencing.

Credit and case history searches

Income & employment verification

Investigative landlord reference checks

Outcome: A comprehensive Risk-Profile Report

Full Service Tenant Placement (starting at $1500)

Expert marketing for maximum visibility.

Active filtering of 100% of tenant inquiries

Screening and interviews of your top 3 candidates.

Lease Preparation and lease terms negotiation

Outcome: A vetted candidate profile and completed lease package.

Full-Service Property Management

Complete full-service management for London, Ontario and area property owners.

Long-Term Rentals

(6+ months)

  • Management Fee: 10% of gross monthly rent.
  • Investigative Tenant Vetting & Placement: One month’s rent (starting at $1250)
  • Property Inspections: Two detailed on-site photo inspections per year included.
  • RTA & Financial Management: Rent collection, owner statements, and service of all required RTA notices.

Mid-Term Rentals

(1 – 6 months)

  • Management Fee: 12% of gross monthly revenue.
  • Listing optimization: Professional listing review
  • Property inspection: One mid and one post-tenancy inspection
  • RTA & Financial Management: Rent collection, owner statements & if applicable, RTA compliance notices

Short-Term Rentals

(< 28 days)

  • Management Fee: 20% of gross nightly revenue.
  • Guest Management: Full 24/7 communication and platform optimization.
  • Listing optimization: Professional listing review
  • Property inspections: Cleaning and damage audits after every stay

On-Site Service Calls: $75 per visit. No administrative fees or contractor markups.

The WiseRent Standard

Professional oversight included with all management tiers.

Financial Reporting & Optimization: Automated rent collection and detailed monthly owner statements, paired with tailored advice on high-impact renovations to maximize your asset’s return.

Investigative Vetting & Placement: For mid to long term rentals, deep-dive screening of up to 3 candidates and full preparation of the Ontario Standard Lease with custom protective schedules for utilities and insurance.

Legal & RTA Compliance: Professional management of all routine documentation, including rent increases and the service of required N-forms to ensure strict adherence to provincial timelines.

24/7 Representation & Dispute Resolution: We act as the primary contact for all inquiries and emergencies. We intervene at the first sign of conflict to achieve firm, professional resolution and avoid LTB delays.

Wellness & Maintenance: Access to our vetted local trade network with zero markups on invoices, plus comprehensive on-site Wellness Audits with photo documentation.

Why Choose Us

Investigative Integrity. Strategic Property Solutions.

At WiseRent, we believe that a successful rental investment begins with a sound investment strategy. That strategy must include two non-negotiable pillars: thorough, investigative tenant screening and a well-managed property.

Founded by Wayne Hissong, a retired police lieutenant with over 25 years of law enforcement experience and a seasoned landlord, WiseRent was built to bring professional-grade due diligence to the rental market. Having spent decades identifying risks in law enforcement, Wayne recognized that the same attention to detail is required to protect a landlord’s capital and ensure long-term stability.

This mission is personal for us. As property owners ourselves, we have stood exactly where you are. Early in our journey, facing a difficult rental market and the pressure of a vacant unit, we allowed a “compelling story” to override our better judgment. We rented to a tenant out of empathy rather than data, and that decision backfired, leading to the exact financial stress and lost equity we now work to prevent. That experience was a turning point; it proved that without a rigorous, investigative screening strategy, even the best intentions can lead to costly setbacks.

Today, we combine real-world investigative expertise with landlord know-how to provide the specialized tenant screening and oversight your investment deserves. Your property is more than just real estate; it is your future. We provide the strategy to help you protect it.

Contact Us

For immediate inquiries call or text Wayne at (226) 503-1703

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