Andy N.
Buying neglected 33 unit property NEED Gate
I am buying a neglected 33 unit property. The owner is not local and has let the property go down hill. 10 units are currently rented. The buildings look fine and are in good condition other than a few broke doors....
Eli M.
A tenant with criminal records
Dear BP Community,I am reviewing an application for a potential tenant. this is a couple, not legally married, without kids.They are both in their early twenties (22), first time moving in together. They are willing t...
Christian Carson
Should I stop screening tenants' credit?
I have several open units in lower-income areas. There is a good deal of interest in these units. I've passed out several applications and even collected application fees, but it seems that the email exchange proce...
Ahmed Al-Absi
How can I conduct a background check in NY?
Good afternoon friends, I own a couple of properties in upstate NY and now the two family house that I own in the county of Columbia is ready to be rented. I’d like to conduct a background check on potential renters. ...
Johnny Kim
adverse action notice rental application denial on Tellus Naborly
We are going to post our property for rent in a few weeks and plan to use the Naborly / Tellus screening service. I have a generic form that I got from the bigger pockets rental book for sending an adverse action not...
George Fredriksen
Renters Arrest for Burglary in Neighborhood.
Hello, I am a new landlord and 2 months into my first tenants lease his 16 year old son was caught and arrested for breaking and entering a neighbors home. He was caught VIA video footage. I did a background check on ...
Matthew King
Advice for acceptance and holding fee- newbie question
I'm brand new to REI and being a landlord. This is my first time posting although I've been watching and listening to the podcasts for several months. I've been talking to friends in the business and reading a lot (...
Patrick C.
Screening application email, Mn single family house
I just wanted some input on how to best screen tenets, I simply email them some questions and an application (pdf) and ask them to fill it out, most of the time they don't respond ( my though is because they don't hav...
Melissa Crimp
Court Record Search - reason for denying an applicant
Hi. We have a few investment homes in Roanoke, VA for long-term rentals. When screening potential tenants, I've learned that the Zillow application doesn't show much, if anything, and the TransUnion SmartMove isn't pr...
Jennifer Asuncion
Fraudulent listing on Craig list
Hi there fellow BP people! I have a current dilemma that I am hoping I can get your advise on. I just found out today that my VR listing is being advertised on Craig list without my knowledge.A lady and her kids just ...