I have a unit that’s come up for rent (half duplex). I evicted the previous tenant so I have to admit I’m a little nervous with who goes in next. One side is rented to a family that had bad credit (medical bills), no ...

We are VERY new to this; we will be leasing out the home we have lived in for eight years and this will be our first rental. Is it general knowledge among renters what is typically expected to lease a property? For in...

What are your best practices for accepting an applicant who has a credit report showing active collections?  The credit score meets our criteria 640 or greater, good landlord reference, and income of 3x's the rental r...

Hi All,When meeting fellow landlords, and potential clients, I like to ask about their existing policies and procedures for tenant screening. I am always surprised how many landlords are not aware of their obligations...

Hello BP community,I am relatively new to RE investing and my second rental is currently on the market. A couple in their late 50's want to rent the unit since their relatives live across the street. The woman mention...

if a prospective tenant is self employed   I can’t ask for w2 verification. So I can ask for the copy of taxes. 1) what tax form should I ask for ? 1099? 2) anybody can fake tax form  (fotoshop year 2013 into 2018, et...

Hi I am from Texas .We liked one rental property and we have reached out to the seller agent with 100$ a month less than asking price. Seller agent has asked us to pay the application fee without approving or disappro...

I did a showing today for a 3+2 SFR that will be vacant at the end of the month. I prescreened perspective tenants and after meeting with all I feel I won't have to go any further than these folks to find a good fit. ...

I recently received an application from a potential tenant, who wants the following:(1) Rent for three years (maximum allowed by my state) and pay the first year up front(2) The first right of refusal to purchase the ...

Hello Everyone,I recently had an apartment put up for rent and have been going through the process of looking at potential tenants. I got a lady who came to look at the apartment. She kept on talking about how she lov...