Paul, Why not have a meeting with them, ask them to share as much info as they can without disclosing info you do not need. you do not need their SS# , but ask them if they will share what their score was and have them show you how they determine if a potential tenant is a good match for your properties. they should be able to show you the credit report and why they determined the way they did, then you leave the office with nothing in your hands, this way you are not keeping any personal information, your whole reason for being there is to learn there process and to determine if they are screening tenants to your expectations.

We estimate that we need roughly 9 more properties that generate $300 / month in cash flow to meet this goal.Currently, we are a single-income household.

If you know anyone in the Houston/gulf south area that you think could be someone to meet and work with, please reach out and make the connection!

Hi Julie,We’re looking at a very similar situation with a house owned by an estate where one of the family members wants to remain in the house but at a significantly reduced rent rate.

If you wanted to give her an extension, it should be at a higher rate.  

There are ratings, reviews, and recommendations from other BiggerPockets investors so you can find someone trusted.Give it a whirl and let me know how it works out! 

I have at least 10 houses where my internal rate of returns are over 100% ROI after 3-5 years.

Terms should include interest rates, repayment schedules, and contingencies for unexpected issues.

Of course when the risk free rate is sub zero, those with capital are urged to deploy it (allow known as quantitative easing).Of course there are many other factors like operator experience, specific market, specific deal etc, but generally this is one of the largest factors.

Just wanted to see what others are seeing for insurance rates?