There is a local service around here for listing properties for rent, which I get almost all of my online traffic from. They offer to screen the tenants, where the prospective tenant fills out a customizable appli...

For the second time in a row, I have had a potential tenant ask me whether my screening process involves a hard credit inquiry rather than a soft one. Last time, I checked with my screening service, which gives me a s...

Hey everyone, I'm new to the RE world and am looking at a few properties in my area after a lot of research. What's the best way to:1. Screen potential tenants2. Writing up a lease3. Collect payment. Totally newbie qu...

Just curious what other investors think. Is this just another hype deal or is this a new reality for possible rent collection?
Side note, I tried to sell a house for bitcoin in 2013 with no takers or even one response.

I know there are many people who like to get their feet wet with turnkey, but does anyone actually own ALL turnkeys? Does anyone own 30 turnkey properties? Can anyone actually speak up that owns nothing but turnkey an...

Greetings all- I'm renting properties in an area where there is an increasing number of highly educated immigrants seeking rentals near our major universities. I was approached last week by a nice young couple from La...

Hi BP Friends,I’m a new landlord and am just closing on my first investment property. The tenants I’m inheriting in our owner-occupied triplex want to add a roommate. I said yes, as long as the individual passes a cre...

I have an applicant who is moving from LA to go to school in Atlanta. I usually require applicant's income to be at least 3 times the rent. She is quitting her job to relocate, but says she has good savings to cover...

I don't mean by race or ethnicity but:

If someone shows up to apply covered with tattoos or wearing those pants that hang below the butt, is that enough legally allowable to screen them out? Or do you need to go ahea...