Victoria Leon
I need help to check an address
My mother in law is looking for a home for rent and somehow came across someone renting a 3/2 home.We went and saw it and the man (not the owner) he says he’s the broker.. very quickly wanted us to do the approval app...
Stephen Lassiter
Keeping a copy of photo ID
I am renting out an apartment in my backyard. My applicant's co-signer is questioning my need to keep a copy of their photo ID. Everything I read on Bigger Pockets says I should get a copy of the applicant's photo ID....
Matthew Olszak
Don't Compromise Your Screening Because of COVID
Managing a small portfolio of lower class C properties, I've experienced applicants lying about just about everything to try to slide their way into an apartment. From putting family/friends phone #'s as landlord/job ...
Alvin Barker
new member from eastern Iowa
Hi I’m Alvin Barker an eastern Iowa investor focusing on Benton, Jones, and Linn Counties more Benton co. because its where I want to be located myself.Been out of real-estate for 30 years because of 2 devoices and ot...
Jasmeial Jackson
Collections and Property Management Challenges
I ended my contact with my past property manager and I need to get information from them to file for collection for a past tenant. For some reason, they will not release the original application, driver's license, SSN...
Sami Davis
Tenant used fradulent information
Tenant used a fake driver's license and social security for lease. Has not paid rent during the covid epidemic. Not sure what can be done. Located in Chicago, IL. At this point want the tenant out. Offer cash for...
Account Closed
Pulling money from paid off prop, but bad credit/self-employed
I found a foreclosure to fix and flip. I own 3 properties free and clear, approximately 3x the value of this fixer. I'm in the process of repairing my credit after a bout of identity theft. I am self-employed and take...
Ron Rohrssen
Keeping an appropriate record trail for applicants
So, I'm reviewing/updating my processes in relation to background checks, applicants, maintained records in a secure manner, etc. I've come across conflicting information between the FTC and what I'd learned in the pa...
Chris Bingham
What documents do you collect from a tenant when signing a lease?
I have collected the signed lease, fees sheet, and the cashiers check for the deposit and first months rent. I do a background/credit check and I verify the employment with the employer verbally, but have not been col...
Tony Karns
House Hack vakue calculator
I am looking at doing a duplex house hack in TX. I am having some trouble with understanding how I go about calculating CoC return or my cap rate as I will be living in one with the hope that the other side can allo...