Khanesia Washington
Is rental history important?
If you have no rental history, do you feel confident approving a tenant if income is ok and credit is not?
Shawn Davis
Mature/Older prospective tenant with NO credit????
I manage all my own properties and screen all my own tenants. In the last year, I have had 5 prospective tenants, all between 34-67 years old who have NO credit history. Is this a scam of some sort? Their names and...
Patrick Senas
Help Finding First Tenant
I have my first property purchase underway. I close on a duplex in a college neighborhood in San Diego. Both units are 1 bed / 1 bath and I secured it using a VA loan. The closing date is 8/16.
I wanted to get the ...
David Stone
Utility charges stay with the property
Hi BP! We just acquired a house we are fixing up and may use as a rental.I found out that the city water/sewer bill AND electricity both stay with the propery. I am used to water/sewer being attached only. Has anyone...
Preston Quinn
What to say when calling current landlord to screen applicant
So I have decided to manage 1 of my properties myself. I have property management on my others. I currently have a few applications. I am planning on calling their current landlords and asking them a few questions. Am...
Jesse Bryant
check liat for my first rental property
i have found a property 3/2 single fam home that i am intrested in. i was wondering if there is anyone that has a check list of things to do to complete process. i know that i will need to get the home license/inspect...
Lewis A.
What fees work well in your lease
Most of us charge fees/penalties in our leases. The normal late fees, application fees etc. Can you mention what other fees have worked well for you please?Some ideas to start the conversation.We email our tenants all...
Christopher Freeman
Accepting Rent Payments from Trust Fund
Good evening all!I have a rental applicant who does not currently work, and who wishes to pay for the rent out of a trust fund. His financial advisor reached out directly to explain that he can co-sign the lease and a...
Matthew Paul
The elementary school principal called me about my rental .
No she didnt want to rent it . She was calling to verify a tenant that wants to enroll their children ( this house is in a very sought after school district ) . She asks if I am the owner and what my personal addres...
Rick Bassett
Potential S8 Tenant Income Verification
We haven't had a section 8 tenant before but we are getting many potential s8 tenants looking at an open property that we have and chasing down information is becoming a time consuming process. It's my understanding t...