All Forum Posts by: Jason Smith

Jon,  keep trying!   I had a hard to get to duplex in Ford City, un disirable in so many ways.   I just answered to phone every time and asked to set a time to show it to them.  I included water sewage and garbage (of course above my disired rent amount 425 + 90 for water sewage garbage 515 total rent) and had a contract signed, security deposit paid, utilities transferred into their name within 15 days of the previous tenant moving out.  It was also the week right after the New Years.

  I see the listing is in "Clay Hole" so it may be difficult to manuver the streets there.   I also didn't see and actual address, just a map point.  Postlets.com helped me out!

Jon Holdman thanks! Good rule.

Does anyone have a good point system to use for applications? I realize I have to modify it to meet my properties but a starter system and some advice on it would be helpful. Thank you all!

So I am starting my first tenant screening and I have an applicant with an eviction due to job loss, they are currently working again. Part of the reason I wanted to do real estate investing is to help others out, I know most of you would never rent to this applicant. Is there a way to rent to this person and have a non-resident co-applicant to secure to rent payment? Like a college dorm situation or some other way? It isn't my only applicant but I'm trying to expand my knowledge and strategies! Thank you for your comment!

so I know I cannot ask for an age on the application but can I write down their birthdate on the lease agreement?

looks like he is leaving himself, just gave 30 day notice and has arranged to return the keys this weekend.   Thank you!

rent was paid in full before late fees, he told me about his past and I have been in the house again.   Everything is kept clean for a 22 yr old guy.

Sheriffs office said no warrants out for his arrest.   Still no rent but always calls or texts back.   Keeping an eye on the property!

@Marcia Maynard I only ment to ask them about the kids that live there since they share a bus stop.

Thank you Marcia Maynard I have a call into a relative at the sheriff's office and am fully checking it out before I move further. I drive by the property once a day and I am on the property once a week till I figure it all out. I am also applying for a carry permit for a weapon and talking to friends who are neighbors. I only live 1/2 a block away. They have only been there for 1 1/2 months and with kids there, I am sure there is some hoops I have to jump through, my neighbors kids are the same age so I will use them as last resort. Thank you!