Joel F.
septic problems in new rental house.
so I just bought my second rental property it was a Fannie Mae we are waiting to get the water turned on and hear from the neighbor that the previous owners left because the septic tank or other water was backing u...
Account Closed
Tenant screening process
Do you people actually pay for the tenant screening services that some sites have to offer? My county has a website that offers these paid for everyone, but I know others that do this for free. Which is the better opt...
Jennifer McElliott
Criminals as a protected class
An updated article for landlords out there on criminals who have served their time becoming a protected class:http://cnsnews.com/news/article/susan-jones/doj-wa... these are for felonies or misdemeanors other than tr...
Diana Johnson
On the fence about the background check results
I got the results back from a tenant background check. She is 28. Credit is perfect, but she's got four criminal results. 2 are from 6 years ago (marijuana/traffic), 1 is four years ago for $1,000 of property destr...
Mike Ojo
What to look for on Renters application?
I am starting to receive applications on my first rental property (all digital applications). I need some advise on what exactly I should be looking for to qualify each tenant please.Income: What multiples of the rent...
Bienes Raices
How would you handle this?
I had a group come by this morning to look at a house. They were very normal, polite and no alarm bells went off.
After they left there was a knock on the door a couple of minutes later and it was the husband/boyfrien...
Stephan Haas
Toe to Toe and Nose to Nose
Hello Landlords, So I have a 4 unit, with one empty studio....as I am their cleaning it up I get a knock at the door....it's the tenant from another unit and he is pissed at me for calling the cops on him .....long...
Mark Forest
Prospective tenants with a criminal record
What is the current law on refusing to rent to prospective tenants who have criminal records? Thank you in advance.
Usman T.
Landlord obligation under "will not disturb the peace and quite"
I have 4 tenants that are roommates, that are sharing an apartment together in Philadelphia, PA. One roommate is complaining that the others are: Threating herMoving her stuffNot allowing her at all enter or exit the...
Evan Manship
FHA Loan Owner Occupancy
Hey BP,
First time poster, long time reader. I am currently living with my parents but am considering purchasing my first home using FHA financing.I understand that FHA requires "owner occupancy" for at least...