Hypothetically, my property manager and I have discussed recent applications for my single family home. We feel that a single tenant would be less wear and tear long term than a family with kids. But... would that be ...

How do application fees work for rental units? What are some examples? Do tenants get this money back if they get accepted as tenants and not if they do not get accepted? I know one example of these fees is late rent ...

What software/website do y'all use for tenant screening? What about for managing your rentals? In my limited research on this, I've noticed that most tenant screening websites charge roughly $30 per background check. ...

I just got an application that looks great. Solid income, over 800 credit, no criminal background (has law enforcement employment history). Applicant said that they do not have any pets, but they do have a co-worker t...

What is the advantage of listing someone on your lease as just occupant (vs. tenant)? Can an occupant stay as many night per year as he or she wants? I have an applicant who listed someone else as occupant, but I unde...

Hello all, In my rental ad for a single-house real estate property, I have stated that pets are allowed, with a weight limit of 25 lbs. Does this criteria restrict the number of potential applicants? What is the prefe...

I recently listed my first rental in Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County) and got my first batch of applicants. Unfortunately they weren't the shining stars I was hoping for so I'm curious about a few items as I haven't ...

I am just getting started. I plan on listing my criteria for renting my property in the ads. I then considered a first part of the application, which to some would look like the entire application. Then if they pass t...

Good Morning! This is my first time posting in the forum. My husband and I are starting a real estate investment company in middle Georgia. We had a house, and we were hoping to get a section 8 renter into the home. W...

I have a property that is in a lower income area. Not a war zone, just a working class, mostly Hispanic area. It's a C or C+ neighborhood I suppose.

I want to put a For Rent sign in the front yard but didn't ...