If you allow dogs under 25 pounds, you have to decline someone who has a dog that's 25.5 pounds or the applicant you denied because they have a 100 pound Great Dane can sue for discrimination.So far we have not had any issues with allowing dogs.

My experience is that once leases are negotiated, there really is not a lot of administration involved other than to keep track of any built in rent increases, if applicable.

We originally thought we would rent it out, but have found that we simply haven't had the time or patience to deal with type of applicants (and tenants) we will get.

Hello,I was wondering what your opinions might be about this applicant.

I have used YouCheckCredit for years and it has never required an email to the applicant to get pre-authorization when I've run someone.

For a detailed, step by step method to rent your house out (and especially applicable since I wrote it and I'm located down in Montesano, so it fits for Washington rentals) check out the most popular BiggerPockets Blog article I've ever written: How to Rent Your HouseLet me know if you have any questions.

I am a newbie landlord and am going to list my property soon.When i get all the applications, I'll want to check up & screen previous landlords, where do i verify that person is actually the landlordand not a brother-in-law type thing ?

Get the application, process it, then show the house.

If insurance is required the security agreement will recite the matter and if in the body of any note, the insurance assigned should be at the option of the lender for the application of loss proceeds.

Nevertheless I am turning in loan application for pre-approval currently--but looks good for future financing.