Terrance Rushing
New Investor looking to House Hack
Hi everyone. My name is Terry Rushing. I am a new investor and homeowner. I used a VA loan to purchase my first 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Mobile home in Mabank, TX. I will be owner occupying this home and would like to ho...
Jose Aguilar
Househack/Landlord newbie, any advice??
I am under escrow with this duplex, 2 bd 1 bath each and am taking on this new role as landlord. I am curious to discover any advice anyone has to offer while being a new landlord. Can/Should I use a generic tenant co...
Mary Jay
What reason is ok to use to refuse tenant in renting? (Is misdemeanor a good reason?)
Hi guys,What reason is ok to use to refuse tenant in renting? (Is misdemeanor a good reason?)State Florida...
Eve Mahoney
Advertising without pictures
I am about to buy my first rental property. The seller could not move out as expected so I am renting it back to her for one month. I want to start advertising but I won't be able to take pictures because she's stil...
Ken Wang
How to screen tenant with tax ID but no SSN
Dear Friends, I am sure someone in BP knowing the answer. I have a rental applicant who has tax ID but no SSN. Do you know any tenant screening software can do the credit and background check in this case? Thank you ...
Justin Mlekus
New to Rentals in CA
Hello,Long story short, I own a few properties in CA and MN. I have gotten by with using a property manager or cobbling together a lease when I have a tenant. Now that I am adding another CA rental to the mix, I wou...
Aaron Ziegler
Requested to add a tenant mid-lease. Yes / No?
Hello BP community, this is my first post as a new landlord. I'm excited to have started this journey and would appreciate advice or examples and outcomes. For reference, I live in the same small Montana town as where...
Dana Jordan
New Tenant's ID
Hi, Is there any reason to copy/check a prospective tenant's ID beyond verifying that they are who they say they are? I have matched both tenants to their Facebook page (not new pages) and their photos on their work w...
Adam Arkfeld
Longer-term STRs (28+ days)
Is anyone doing STRs exclusively for 28+ days?I have an STR in Mesa, AZ, and got a longer-term tenant from January through February who is paying me close to $6k per month. This is about $1,500 more than I get with th...
Jeremy Marek
Your rental/ open house policy
Question for you Landlords out there: What is your process for showing a unit and screening tenants? I have heard that some landlords require an application and background (which would include a fee) before they will ...