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One of our bloggers, J Lamar Ferren, posted the following article on the BiggerPockets Blog, which is a must read for anyone interested in using phone scripts when screening sellers:
Do you use a script when screenin...
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I am using Cozy for people to apply to our rental, and we get the credit and background checks through Cozy. I know we have to send a letter when denying an application due to credit, but I can't find anything on Cozy...
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I need somebody to accept applicants paperwork and fill my properties by screening them the right way I am way toooo busy to do this on my own bp family and friends I would like to ask y'all who can I hire to find gre...
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Curious how much others weigh credit history when it comes to your screening process? I recently pulled my own report using SmartMove and there were several inconsistencies when it came to the number of credit lines a...
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application fee for a rental at capped at $20, so not sure which service to use as all the services charge way moreany help would be appreciated
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I recently just renovated and turned over my two units in my duplex, and im getting ready to begin marketing for both units. I've already had quite a few people approach me just from walking down the street in the nei...
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Looking for guidance about setting up direct bookings for guests outside of platforms like Airbnb, VRBO for both guests and myself as the host to avoid the fees. How do you go about vetting inquiries to ensure it’s t...
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Do I need to be a real estate broker to be able to screen tenants on behalf of other landlords for a fee? Im in California if that makes any difference. Being a landlord for some time, I've learned the best ways to sc...
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How do you screen tenants? What are your criteria? I have a newly renovated single family 2br/1ba house in a lower income area that may be gentrified within the next 10yrs. It’s a very nice property for the area. I ow...
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I'm going to sell a condo down in Palm Desert California that I fully remodeled. I want to sell it with owner financing to facilitate a fast sale (lot of inventory in the desert and market time is VERY slow). Asking p...