WiseRent

— Investigative Tenant Screening. Comprehensive Property Management. Peace of Mind —

Protect Your Investment. From First Interview to Professional Management.

Leveraging our law enforcement experience to protect your property.

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Ontario-Wide Investigative Tenant Screening

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

Behavioural & Identity Vetting

  • Investigative tenant interviews to evaluate applicant stories and detect inconsistencies
  • Identity verification to ensure the person applying is who they claim to be
  • Story consistency evaluation

Credit & Landlord Audit

  • Credit and financial review
  • Verification of employment and income
  • Landlord reference audits ensuring that referees are actual previous landlords

Case & Social Media Review

  • LTB & Civil case search
  • Social media review to cross-reference lifestyle and employment details
  • Open source intelligence (OSINT) research

Property Management

Full-service property management for London, Ontario and the surrounding area, including Grand Bend, Port Stanley, Lucan, and Mount Brydges.

Oversight & Investigative Maintenance

  • Regular on-site inspections to ensure your asset is being respected
  • Detailed reporting on property condition and recommendations for needed reparis

Professional Liaison & Dispute Mediation

  • We handle all tenant communication, from maintenance requests to rent collection.
  • We use our law enforcement backgrounds to mediate conflicts and de-escalate landlord/tenant issues
  • We will negotiate with tenants on your behalf to move out of your property to avoid the costly LTB process.

Financial Transparency & Maximizing Returns

  • Monthly reporting so you always know exactly how your investment is performing.
  • Tailored advice on renovations and property presentation to ensure you are achieving the highest possible return on your asset.

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 “vanity” phone numbers for 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 “Invisible” red flags of a risky tenant?

Credit scores don’t tell the whole story. Be extra vigilant with applicants who are:

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 “tomorrow.”

Overly defensive when asked about gaps in rental history.

The WiseRent Solution: Our Investigative Interview ($100) is specifically designed to pressure-test these stories.

Pricing

We offer a tiered suite of services.

Your investment – your choice.

Investigative Screening Protection

Investigative Interview ($100)

Best for: Landlords seeking a professional second opinion on a candidate’s consistency.

The Deep Dive: A structured interview to catch inconsistencies automated apps miss.

Red-Flag Detection: Specialized behavioral analysis to spot “professional tenants.”

Fraud Audit: Identity verification and story consistency check.

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

Full Screening ($300)

Best for: Landlords seeking comprehensive due diligence to identify potential risk factors.

Includes all investigative interview features

Digital Footprint & Social Media Audit: Strategic social media and public profile cross-referencing.

Hard-Data Verification: Comprehensive Credit, LTB records, and Ontario court case searches.

Income & Employment Audit: Independent verification of income stability and employer legitimacy.

Professional Reference Checks: Investigative conversations with previous landlords.

Outcome: A comprehensive Risk-Profile Report for total candidate clarity.

Professional Placement ($1500)

Best for: Busy owners seeking a full-service approach from listing to lease finalization.

Expert Marketing: Ads placed strategically across premium platforms for maximum visibility.

Active Filtering: We handle 100% of inquiries and filter out applicants who do not meet your criteria.

Elite Screening: Includes full audits and interviews for your top 3 candidates.

Lease Preparation: Terms negotiation and professional document preparation for your review.

Outcome: A vetted candidate profile and completed lease package for your final approval.

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.
  • Tenant Placement: One month’s rent (min. $1250)
  • Wellness Audits: 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.
  • Onboarding: Professional listing audit & security review
  • Monthly Wellness Check: On-site inspection
  • RTA & Financial Management: Rent collection, owner statements & if applicable, RTA compliance

Short-Term Rentals

(< 28 days)

  • Management Fee: 20% of gross nightly revenue.
  • Guest Management: Full 24/7 communication and platform optimization.
  • Onboard: Listing audit, security review, and account transfer
  • Maintenance Oversight: Cleaning and damage inspections 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.

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