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So this is my first time searching and screening for a tenant. Which are the best websites to do background and credit checks?! Preferably free sites. And any other tips on does and dont's in the tenant screening proc...
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Hi Everyone. New real estate investor here.
A bit about my background. I am an insurance broker and a hedge fund manager and I am about to close on my first rental condo in NYC. Since I have two full time businesse...
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Hello, I will be purchasing my first investment property within the next 3 months. The property will be out of my state. I’m looking into property managers in the area and want to hire them and have paperwork comple...
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I recently bought a condo tel in the Palms of Destin resort. I stuck to using the property management company the previous guy was using. They seem to be doing a fine job but I can't seem to get timely responses from ...
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Hello! What are best suggestions for finding a property management? I recently purchased our first investment property and we are looking for tenants and looking to rent out by the room. The property is in the Fort La...
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We have a couple ready to rent our SFH and want to do a credit and background check. Wondering which services are good and/or which ones to avoid. TIA!
I read somewhere, I think on this site, that an ESA letter must be signed by a mental health professional practicing in the state where the rental property is located. Now I can't find anything about it. I have also...
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I am closing on my very first rental income property in about 2 weeks. Now, I believe that I got a great deal, I can rent it out and create a great amount of cash flow I just want to be aware of any pitfalls. The prop...
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What is the best website / service to do full background and criminal checks of potential tenants? All of my previous tenants have been screened myself and have had no issues until now. My current tenant left with no ...
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Do most property managers charge a percentage of total gross potential rent, or total collected rent?