Hi,Recently put my first rental on the market (SFH) in Texas. I recently got prospective tenants mentioning that they had two service dogs including a german shepherd. I think they actually meant ESA instead of servic...

I just put out the rent sign yesterday in the window but didn't post anything online because the place wasn't ready yet- I hadn't even decided which vinyl planks to install downstairs and needed to steamclean the carp...

Is there a 'one-stop' source that provides Criminal, Credit (report & score) and Eviction screening that's less than $40 and allows applicant to pay? I looked at BP's recommended mysmartmove, screeningworks, &...

I have a tenant that is going to move out in about three months and I just started advertising the vacancy. How does everyone conduct their credit and background checks on potential renters?

Hello,Is there an online good free property management software where I can do background check on anyone for free?

Our rental unit (5/3 SFH) has typically been a group home with 4 unrelated adults. I have never run background checks or credit checks on tenants, and the only screening I've done in the past was verifying employment ...

Hello, Please forgive me if this is common knowledge. But I'm still learning and I want to stay compliant with a fair housing laws and regulations. I'm an investor in upstate NY I have a vacant unit and a friend sent ...

if you are trying to find good tenants,do you charge an application fee and then do all the research YOURSELF?or do you pay a company or another person to do it, just any third party?

Hi everyone I am pretty new to BiggerPockets and as well as real estate investing and I was playing around the site and came across the SmartMove application to screen applicants and possible new tenants. Was wonderin...

I started using this online form to collect rental applications: https://www.elbowspace.com/FRHformexample158 Is there any legal ramifications by doing this ratherthan having them fill out a paper form and sign in per...