We’re one of the few property managers that require W-2’s and a bank statement and we go way beyond the traditional, “income must = 3x rent” qualifier.Below is more information about what our Applications Department does to screen applicants and find the best tenantspossible for your property.Required InfoWe require the following from each applicant over the age of 18, that is not a dependent of anotherapplicant (as evidenced on a tax return):Copy of acceptable state picture IDRecent YTD paystubRecent W-2Recent Bank Statement, all pages, no info blacked outRecent tax return if self-employedCredit HistoryMany companies use credit summaries, but we find these rarely tell the whole credit story.

We’re one ofthe few property managers that require W-2’s and a bank statement and we go way beyond the traditional, “income must =3x rent” qualifier.Below is more information about what our Applications Department does to screen applicants and find the best tenantspossible for your property.Required InfoWe require the following from each applicant over the age of 18, that is not a dependent of anotherapplicant (as evidenced on a tax return):Copy of acceptable state picture IDRecent YTD paystubRecent W-2Recent Bank Statement, all pages, no info blacked outRecent tax return if self-employedApplicants are often slow about turning this information in, asking us why we need it and then takingseveral days to submit.

@Crystal WilsonJust accepted a tenant with a 9 y.o black mouth cur for their kid with autism.

There is the Boston Area REIA in Medford, the Black Diamond event in Waltham, hosted by Ann above, there are a couple of North Shore meetings that Mike above hosts and there are a lot more both north and south of Boston.So what are you looking for an investor for?

They are especially unlikely to take on a case if the client/tenant has withheld rent or done anything else that violates their lease.The most important thing I want to share with this forum is that if a Chicago tenant threatens you with a 2x security deposit fine, the situation is not as black and white as others on this forum make it out to be.

In an Industry that has a very deep black eye on it.

Some things to note that are not really optional is a laundry room and black out blinds.

But during inspection of the attic, the bottom of the roof decking and the rafters were black from a long ago fire (5+years). 

lol.Is that the pot calling the kettle black David?

Put cayenne pepper, black pepper, and all the hot spices you can find and mix them all in a jar.