I have several open units in lower-income areas. There is a good deal of interest in these units. I've passed out several applications and even collected application fees, but it seems that the email exchange proce...

Hey all,So, I am marketing a few vacant apartments currently and I pride myself in the efficiency of that system.Every once in awhile I have these people contact me that I identify as "time-wasters": every time I post...

Illinois is poised to become the 7th state to require us to accept credit checks from applicants. The intent is to cut down on the cost of applying for rentals, particularly for renters that have to apply more than on...

I notified a potential tenant via text that their application was denied after the $35 tenant screening service revealed an active, open bankruptcy (<6 months) (as well as two prior dismissed bankruptcy filings), a...

Greetings!I'm a landlord in the State of Washington, 8 years.  Up until now I've gotten very lucky and all of my tenants have been highly qualified long term renters, married or single professional.  Here's my questio...

Hi All,

This is my first post as I just bought my first rental property and came across this fantastic site. Hope to stay engaged with others on this forum.

Some background - I just closed on a town house pro...

Hello BP- i just purchased my first multi family in NJ. I renovated and listed one apartment on Craigslist and Zillow. I clearly stated in the add; credit, backround check, income verification and refrences required. ...

Have a 2-unit rental property, first time landlord. What tips do you have for finding and keeping great tenants? What should I do on the front-end (how to market, what forms to prepare, what checks should I do), durin...

Calling all landlords,I would love to get feedback on what other landlords are using for tenant screening services. Company or service referrals, cost, pros, cons? I will be renting both units in my first duplex in th...

Recently got a salespersons license in California with the hope that this would lead me in the right direction towards investing and discovered soon afterwards that California is actually one of the worst places for ...