I am renting out a 3 bedroom apartment on Chicago's Southwest side. The steps in the tenancy process are:
     1) application (personal info, current address, former, job, a personal reference) and last 2 paystubs
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My property is marketed online. I received a request for application. Aside from a name, phone number, and email address all the inquiry said was, "I am returning from overseas mid march, and I am looking to find a n...

I have a vacant unit that I've been advertising for 2 weeks now - CL, Zillow network, and a sign in front of the property. It's in a small town of about 2,000 people.I get 1-2 calls every day, and I've had quite a few...

Navigating the Surge in Rental Application Fraud: A Guide for Landlords and Property Managers
In recent years, the rental market has experienced a troubling rise in application fraud. This phenomenon not only poses s...

Hi all. What special touches do you include in your renovations that make them stand out to renters and/or help the property appraise for more? What are some inexpensive things you've done and where do you splurge? 

We have had our apartment listed for a little over a month and have no found a viable tenant. The apartment has been updated and is priced competitively within our local market. We have a lot of interest from differen...

I have a small fixed up duplex, my first property, I have 2 new renters moving in this next month. And both tenants are first time renters, both young ladies, both SEEMED very responsible. I had one of the young la...

Guys, I just read through the new law about eviction and L/T law changes.  Whoa!  Good luck.https://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/property-management/latest-news/eviction-bill-passes-in-washington-legi...

As someone already observed, it may be pointless to help tenants if they cant make their rent payment. The tenant who wanted to fix the tile in the bathrm (SO GLAD I didnt fall for that thanks for the advice) asked me...

I purchased my first rental property back in 2012 in Maryland. Now, I am ready to purchase my second rental property and I was thinking to buy a single family house in College Park Maryland and rent it out to college ...