Dana R.
Tax liens in public records
I'm going through credit reports, and there are some red flags with their public reports- namely that the tax applicant had tax liens in 2009, 2011, and 2013.It concerns me that this happened to him multiple times. He...
Debra R.
Tenant passed away
My tenant (who was also my neighbor and friend) passed away very unexpectedly. The emotional issues are hard enough, but are there any legal issues that I should be thinking about? One point I'm struggling with is t...
Mike Toole
How to reject a tenant who meets all the criteria
Hi all,Let's say I have two prospective tenants who applied for my property. They both meet my criteria and all have good rental and criminal records. However, one appears to have a higher credit score than the other....
Melissa Crimp
Court Record Search - reason for denying an applicant
Hi. We have a few investment homes in Roanoke, VA for long-term rentals. When screening potential tenants, I've learned that the Zillow application doesn't show much, if anything, and the TransUnion SmartMove isn't pr...
Brad Z.
Multiple Rental Applicants
I like to advertise and have open houses for some of my rentals that are a bit of a drive to get to. I had one last night and walked away with 4 applicants (each of which paid a $25 app fee). I tell them what order th...
Tracey Hamilton
questions on conventional financing qualification
I have a few questions about qualifying as an individual for an owner occupied sfh with conventional financing. these will be specific to a newly divorced woman applying for the first time on her own.
1) is w2 inco...
Kristen Swan
Asking Tenants for further information after being approved. ( I'm the Tenant )
Hello everyone!
Date: 01/20/2025
My fiancé and I are moving to a new area and have decided to rent a place. We found a property in a neighborhood we really like that had a "For Rent" sign. We called the number and w...
Kimothy Bynum
How long should I accept applications after posting listing?
I've been gaining a lot of interest for my rental. I have showings on Saturday and Sunday. I already got an application. When should i stop accepting applications. And should i meet with the people that actually apply...
Alex Lane
Website for rentals ideas
Hi Bp community, I have a few units and want more. I am currently managing and will be until i no longer want too which im sure will come with expanding. Does anyone have a good rental property website that i can look...
Jeff S.
All Oregon landlord rules like city of Portland starting 2022.
New Year, New Laws: Changes to Tenant Screening in Senate Bill 291
By Brad Kraus -December 1, 2021
With the new year fast approaching, Oregon landlords must once again turn their attention to a new law affecting t...