There are rental management software programs you can leverage at a fairly reasonable price, which is what I used to get started (I'm still a newbie).

She also said they have been in business for a long time, that they had proprietary software that used county records to find vacant properties in any state and that they were "A-Rated" by the BBB.

What tools and methods you use to screen tenants before accepting their application?

Hi David,It is pretty easy to do your taxes yourself with one of the popular software like TurboTax or H&R.

Software is very personal.

Here are some things to consider:Most investors don't need software until they have 5-10 rentals.

They declined my application after a week of review, citing that "Non-retirement accounts cannot hold retirement funds".Can you please let me know your suggestion here?

I want to make sure Im prepared with the correct documentation to rent out my condo and would appreciate all opinions if im missing anything: - I have the rental application- I have my rental property agreement that I will have the renter sign and make copies of and provide them a copy.- I have the statement of condition that I will have the renter sign and make copies of and provide them a copy.- I will have them provide a copy of their tenants insurance for my records. - Will provide receipt for first and last months rent.- Im thinking of not charging security deposit because of all the strict MA laws and just using the last months rent as a sort of security deposit, thoughts?

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Solid areas that appreciate and see annual rent increases with multiple applicants for each vacancy.