Jane S.
Tenant wants to have roommate and collect rent
Hi, A financially qualified tenant is quite interested in my rental. He admits he’s in transition. But he wants “company” and said he will get a roommate. So I asked him if the roommate will pay rent and he said “To m...
Bassim Audi
Prepping to be a first time Landlord
Hello! I am working towards closing on my first 3-unit home. I will be living in one and renting out the other two. I'm looking for some advice on what tools are must haves for the small stuff that comes up. Also, any...
Richard Ballard
First Vacancy problems
Hi all, I purchased my first duplex back in June and I inhered two tenets. One of them is great the other one, the old owners’ stepson must not of paid his rent very often and so now he’s had to leave. I wanted to get...
Peter Halliday
Voicemail for processing Direct Mail
I'm starting a direct mail campaign to high equity absentee homeowners, and I'm trying to setup a voicemail message for the calls that I can't take. I've read a bunch of blog posts that have differing opinions on whe...
Nathan McBride
Previous Landlord Verification
Recently, several apartment complexes have responded to residency verification requests saying they no longer do them, even at the request of the tenant.My questions are:1. Has something recently changed at the top, l...
Ann Bellamy
It's my fault that my potential applicant is scamming the disability system. Who knew?
I'm taking calls from people about an available apartment I have in NH. I screen them on the phone before I set an appointment even for an open house. I require that they actually be able to afford the apartment a...
Jason Prendergast
Property manager, yay or nay?
I understand the value of a good real estate agent, mortgage broker, GC and real estate attorney, but are property managers worth it? Ive called and emailed some of the property managers in my area and never been ...
Joe Butcher
What can I say in my rental ad?
I am posting an ad for my rental via Postlets. I know there are some things you cannot say in a rental ad....things that would indicate discrimination, etc.
But the things I wanted to put in the ad: Must make...
Caroling Lee
Tenant Screening Services
Hi BP Community:I'm interested in getting recommendations on Tenant Screening Services. I recently read through the forums and read that TransUnion's tool, SmartMove was recommended by BP, so I tried it, and I have to...
Brandon Kmiotek
Rental Property Systems!!!!!!!!????
So I am about to close on my first rental property and I want to start implementing systems right from the beginning. Any tips, suggestions and advice?? Also thoughts on property management systems? I will take all ...