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This may be a stupid question, so please forgive me, but, How do you verify the info?

What exactly is Hardie board? Why is it so good? What does it look like? How much does it cost? Is it widly used? Is it a good choice for all homes, or just flips, or just if you decide to keep it and rent it? And does Hardie help improve the value of the property?

Sorry for all the questions, I just feel that this is important for me to learn all I can about this subject.

Thanks for the reply Gordo. A follow up question: Is it a good idea to buy a REO without an inspection, especially for very important, not to mention expensive areas such as plumbing and electrical?

When renting a house out, and by room, what changes in the lease forms? Can I use the same form or is there one specifically when you rent out by room. How do I make sure that each tenant is also responsible for the common areas? Any help please.

wow! thanks for all the resources.

Thanks, that post is really great, and thorough.

Thanks for the replies beachbum and scott. They answered my questions, but now I have more. What exactly am I looking for on the credit reports, other than their lates? Also, should I be concerned about obtaining their credit score, or just the report will do?

PS Thanks Beachbum for the heads up on the legislature, i'll keep my ears open.

I reside in Honolulu, Hi. And Beachbum has helped me out a lot. But like I said, most people here are charging $10-15 perperson. And it doesn't seem to me like it could cover the cost, at least not at the prices I've been seeing on the internet. Well, I guess, I just have to give it a try.

thanks!

but how much is okay to charge to the potential tenants. I've seen most landlords do have an "application fee" but it is usually about $10-15 person. However, some of the tenant screening sights that I have come across, want $4.95-16.95 per each report, per person. Well, that adds up, and it's not less than $15. How are others able to do a simple $10 fee? That's why I am trying to find a place that does do it for less, or one that doesn't have so much fees. Some place have no monthly fees, but they have set up fees of $100. Others have monthly fees + the cost of the reports.

How did you find your local company to do the screening? Any specific words I should use to google and get good results?

Does it cost anything to get the criminal records and other reports from the courts?