The only benefit I can offer is possibly a better interest rate, being that as the loan applicant, I’m also a resident of the property.

Aside from providing the basics (ie. listing tool to get the property published to 10+ major sites, scheduling tool to schedule viewings, tenant screening with comprehensive applications -- pulled reports from TransUnion, which include nationwide criminal background checks + credit checks + eviction history, digital lease creation tool, rent collection tool, and maintenance tracking tool), some services also offer your tenants additional capabilities which makes it an easier sell on your end when getting them to transition over (ie. their ability to report on-time rent payments to the credit bureaus; this can create an added incentive for making sure they pay that rent on time).

This is not applicable to traditional, long-term rentals. 

I'm not sure a cookie-cutter tax professional from the big box stores will do.Any tips on finding a tax preparer who is house hack knowledgeable?

It’s free as well you’d just need to know their cellular carrier ans schedule it in your email application (I find gmail easiest).

Hey @Nicholas MannSubmit your offer along with:-comps-pre-approval letter-proof of funds-proposed date of inspection (if applicable)-attorney info (to show you're ready for the contract phase)Offer price doesn't always dictate a strong offer, its showing them that you are serious and ready to move forward.That being said, if you know this could sell for 520K and that # makes sense to you, I wouldn't go too far below that # in hopes of getting a counteroffer.Best of luck to you moving forward!

Maybe I should have told him to keep my application activity confidential, but I didn't think I needed to.

And don’t put off screening applicants or filling your properties because you get busy or overworked.

I don't show to people from whom I have not taken an application and done some screening.

Hi there-I am in the process of listing my new purchase (townhome) for leasing in VA, and I have an applicant who is willing to rent with good financials but recently filed for divorce.