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Hello, I'm curious what resources investors use to screen potential tenants (e.g. background checks or credit checks) during the application process, other than just Googling the person?  I'm just starting out as an i...

So we are in the process of finding a tenant I have one in mind and told her all I needed to do was verify her income. Someone else has reached out that may have a better potential is it ok to scream that person as we...

I bought a decent townhome in Louisville, CO in January first week. It is a 3 bedroom townhome in a great neighbourhood. I put it in market after a few minor repairs. After the first week of low interest, I reduced th...

What's your strategy/how often do you request pro forma data on a property? e.g. do you only request pro forma data through your realtor when viewing a property and the property is a strong candidate? Or do you reques...

Are there any websites out there that can find and calculate comps near your subject property without you having to do all the work looking for yourself? Something where you just plug in whatever information it requir...

Hi BP,

As
rookie landlords, we've recently listed our first unit for rent @ $850 per month - an upper 1bed/1bath apt in a duplex that we owner occupy & currently live in the lower unit. We're hoping to get so...

Rookie question...We just completed a cosmetic rehab on our first house and placed it for rent this week. I plan to self-manage, so I had hoped to show the house myself and personally meet any potential tenants. Fro...

Wondering how others do the application process. Do you require an application and screening before showing the property to save time with tenants that do not qualify?Is there a faster method then sending applications...

I just listed my rental through Zillow, and I’m getting all kinds of responses. So my question is, do you respond or make contact to every request? The basic questionnaire on Zillow asks about employment and wages and...