How strict are you with people keeping a place clean?Not so much as with food spilled and left out but more with clothes thrown on the floor stuff not being put on the shelf just piled up in the middle of the

Which sort of resource do you guys/gals use to look up your tenant's credit score, rental histories, and past crimes/evictions? Also, any other things you've learned to screen for in your experiences? Any tips on find...

Hello everyone,For someone who starting his REI journey I would like to hear from other what are the common securities you are requesting from new tenants upon signing on a lease?Do you request first and last month re...

Hi All,Have had some experience with student rentals through a partnership with old friends but am looking to go a bit bigger. Myself and two partners are looking to do a small syndication in the North Florida market ...

I have terrible credit and no large holdings in my account. How can I secure funding for a flip/short term hold property? 

Anyone have any suggestions for a good third party website that allows your tenants to log on and pay rent, instead of physically collecting rent checks?

Hi BP Folks,In all my previous deals, I've always bought properties that were vacant and moved in to secure a primary residence loan.  I am now interested in a 4-plex that is fully occupied, but would like to OMI (Own...

I am using a leasing agent to get one of my properties in another state rented. This is the first time I've used an agent. In the application process she asks for an application fee to do a credit check and rental his...

Hi all, Located in MIBrand new to this site and rentals! Our first tenant sucks. Person decided to break lease for no legal reasons in first weeks of renting. Person was told you are responsible for all costs until ne...

I'm leaving Chicago for Ft Lauderdale and renting out my Chicago condo.  My goal is to pay a fair price for good service and not be taken advantage of.  I regularly deal with two mgmt companies that I own properties w...