Eli M.
Background check tools
Dear BP family,I was wondering, which background tool do you use to screen your tenants?Thank you all in advance
Samuel Bergeron
Self managing long distant rentals
Hi everyone,
I’m a fairly new member to BP so I thought I should take advantage of the community and get some advice.
I currently have 5 doors in Cornwall, Ontario that I manage myself. I plan on moving to Toronto...
Rick Bassett
Potential S8 Tenant Income Verification
We haven't had a section 8 tenant before but we are getting many potential s8 tenants looking at an open property that we have and chasing down information is becoming a time consuming process. It's my understanding t...
Oren Kachel
property management revenu
Hi, soon I will need the the services of a property management company (need recomendations please, in Huntsville AL)most of them takes 10% of the mounthly rent payment, one time fee for screening a tennant, and maybe...
Kevin Z.
Best improvements to make to a vacant unit?
Hello,I just had my first vacancy in a 4 unit apartment building that I have owned for about two years. It is located in Los Angeles, fairly blue collar, strong rental area a few miles west of USC. The building is s...
Andrew Martin
Renters Insurance Addendum
Does anyone have a Renters Insurance Addendum that they like and would be willing to share with me? I'm not sure if in Washington I can Require renters insurance, but I want to strongly recommend it and point out that...
Darius Lipsey
Interviewing property managers and checking references
Hey BP,
What are some questions you’d ask a property management companies references to vet them out and see if they are a good fit? What questions would you ask interviewing the property management company. The dupl...
Benjamin E.
Accept Dogs in a newly renovated apartment?
Hey all. I have a brand newly renovated three flat in a quiet north side Chicago neighborhood. Hardwood floors, new everything, etc. Just listed it and am getting a high number of "do you accept dogs" viewing inquirie...
Camie Stephen
Property Management Fees
Hello All! I am curious as to how the property managers out there usually structure their fees. What is included in the monthly fee vs what incurs add'l fees. For example, processing an eviction takes time and cour...
Andrew Fredrickson
Where do you list online?
Hell BP community,
Where do you list your rentals online when they come time to lease up? I want to make sure I am getting all my bases covered and am not missing a popular place. Currently I'm using a variety of Cra...