This is my first biggerpockets post but I've been here for more than three years however I have never actually joined. I figured since I've learned so much I should start posting a few of the lessons I've learne...

I am in the process of going through the tenant application/screening process for the first time. Currently I'm writing up some selection criteria and came across a question on income requirements. I went with the sta...

Sept 09 signed a one year lease with renter and unemployed boyfriend. He was hanging out with another renter of mine nearby. This guy stole some checks from them, about $100. I got rid of the thief, but they have give...

Im looking at using some online screening for my tenants and notice bp recommends the mysmartmove site. It doesnt seem as if they do an eviction search. I was thinking of using Screeningworks can anyone oomment tha...

So we take an application fee and use a company to screen all our potential tenants. Recently we’ve run into a situation where the screening grade came back as acceptable, not good or great, which left us a little wor...

I had some investments in Detroit- a SFR and a loan. Both of them I'll say that I lost my shirt. Between shady business people (what I felt to be) crooked property management companies, and some of the rumor and innue...

OK here's an odd one...at least for me:
Had 2 apartments open up side by side one month. Rehabbed both, both on market same time.

Found 2 tenant prospects SAME DAY. Both single moms, both qualified, they picked e...

Hi Everyone,I've been a quiet observer on these threads for the most part, but given these precarious times, thought I would get some community feedback. I own a 4-plex in South Scottsdale which is under contract for ...

What's up BP members,Please share with me your best Real Estate Seminar experience or your worst Real Estate seminar experience. Thanks!

I have recently been given the opportunity by my father-in-law to manage a rental property. He is having trouble selling the property and wants to have his mortgage payment paid for, anything above and beyond his pay...