All Forum Posts by: Fareed R.

@Wayne Brooks I see thanks, I checked BBB no complaints on it as well. Any other methods you recommend to vet them out?

I’m looking to remove my pool and fill it in. I was recommended a contractor. With the license number what can I find out about them and where would I search, I’m in LA.

Just trying to see if any issues before I hire them.

@Ronnie Hutchinson

I have a 4 bedroom 2bath with 1 bathroom with MB and the three other rooms share 1 bath. I feel that’s one reason I’m having issues renting it out, too many ppl sharing one bath.

Are you going to be adding an bathroom as well?

@Ronnie Hutchinson yeah just ran a background check and had a record. Thanks man

Another tentant that wants to rent : 20 years, no job but applying, mom pays for rent and expenses(showed me bank statements for pass 3 months) .

@Ronnie Hutchinson

I had an applicant 40, credit score in the 300’s, late on many accounts but her mother is covering the rent she has 800 score. She also said she would pay the 6 months up front.

The thing I’m concerned about is person seems not responsible and may ruin property or bring trouble.

What are your thoughts?

@Wayne Brooks thanks this makes sense but how do people house hack isn’t that what that basically is, living in one room but renting the other rooms out?

@Mike Franco found one that seems to want it, she is retired, gets $1170/month ss pay, our rent is $800/month. Currently she lives in another place pays $850 including utilities. Says she’s lived at the place for 1 year.

I asked for bank statements to show me monthly payments she’s made to current landlord for the past 3 months. Her bank balance is around $1k. It seems she doesn’t qualify for the income = 3x rent but says she’s been doing it for a while now.

Good tenant?

@Mike Franco

What did you end up doing to get renters? Get tons of leads through fb marketplace also but same thing.

Thank you, i did that with people that didn't rent asked them why. 

Most people said the following:

1) room too small (about 110sq-ft)

2) not private (3 bedroom/1 bath)

3) lot's of couples wanting to move in(I only allow it if they rent 2 rooms). 

I did get one renter though within 3 weeks, 2 more rooms to go.