Hello, We just had a potential tenant apply and she meets all of our minimum tenant standards except she has one account which appeared to be a revolving credit that a collection agency purchased and the status is "se...

I have prospective tenant that has a service animal. Typically I charge a non-refundable pet deposit. Is it still legal to charge this deposit for service animal? Thanks in advance!
-Charlie

 I am trying to create good policies for Screening Applicants -  NO CRIMINAL HISTORY- may be too strict-  It is hard to decide and I would like hear what is your experience or input:1) speed tickets- how many infracti...

I have a good candidate for a rental who has a traffic convition for not carrying insurance and driving without registration.  How would you handle this?  Ask them further questions about it?  Deny?  Accept?Thanks!

Hi all, I think I'm a "novice" level investor, My wife & I own 2 urban rental buildings with a total of 9 units including my own, the older for 14 years. I'm the super & renovator.

Here's my riddle: I made an...

I know that smokers are not considered a protected class, but I was wondering where I can find more information on this. Can anyone tell me if this is stated in the Fair Housing Act? I haven't been able to find this c...

In researching a move to Denver, I was surprised to hear that the City rejected a bid to host the 1976 Winter Olympics. I would imagine RE investors would have been outraged by this at the time, but would there rea...

So I am placing an offer on a Short Sale and I feel like its just too lengthy. Below is the letter of intent, I have tried to make it personal and cover all of the details. Should I split this up into multiple documen...

Hi All, I was looking for some advice on a recent application I have for one side of a Duplex I have listed. I received an application from a couple (boyfriend and girlfriend) who have been living together for the las...

I became an active real estate investor seeking out motivated sellers starting around may.  Since then I decided to take massive action and judging by the fact that some people think I am crazy I think I am doing a go...