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Joel Katsma Alternative to MySmartMove?
3 September 2019 | 19 replies

I am a newer landlord, managing 6 properties. I have used mysmartmove in the past for tenant screening, however I have had enough of their terrible customer service.  Horrible experience the last two tenants that trie...

Kool K. 1st post as landlord :) Can i get in trouble prescreening tenants
26 April 2016 | 12 replies

Hello BP world. Have been following for about a year. But now have a 3 story rental property (i live in one of the units, have 2 other floors vacant) and need help from you all.I posted my property for rent on craigsl...

Jared Lichtin My first rental- my principal residence...
9 May 2015 | 5 replies

I know I usually post about flipping, but I am moving to Houston this summer, and really want to rent out my house in Cleveland.  Within 24 hours of posting it on zillow & craigslist, i had 20 emails and 5 phone c...

Monica Kovalsky Does anyone use online applications for your rental units?
15 May 2017 | 10 replies

Hi all, Wondering if it makes sense to move to online applications with our rentals.  Sometimes it is difficult to read the handwriting of the applicants.  Has anyone had any success with this?  What tools/system do y...

Denishan Joseph Questions For Previous Landlords
5 August 2024 | 8 replies

Hey all, I received an application from a potential tenant. What are some good general questions to ask the potential tenant's previous landlord? Want to make sure I am doing my due diligence in choosing the right ten...

Vincent P. Filling out an application before seeing rental
5 July 2022 | 16 replies

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. ...

Danny Johnson Your Favorite Smart Phone and How You Use It
1 March 2010 | 13 replies

Just wanted to see what everybody's favorite smart phone is and why. What about it makes your life easier? How do you use it to be more efficient? Are there any apps you recommend?

I had a Blackberry Storm, but hat...

Tim G. Does anyone use Facebook to screen tenants?
4 June 2011 | 9 replies

Just curious, I see a lot of posts about the more "meat and potatoes" of screening. I was curious about alternative methods of screening.

I don't own a rental but I sublease two rooms in the house I rent.

Maybe ...

Keric Allen Property Managers & Lock Boxes
5 October 2019 | 7 replies

Do you use a lockbox to allow prospective tenants quick/anytime access to the property?Or!Do you meet every tenant at the property?Why?I’ve read many replies about not using lock boxes because of the risk someone tras...

Matt Sora House Hacking/ Renting out all units
15 March 2022 | 4 replies

What is the best way to rent out your duplex/tri/ quad when house hacking ? But not using a property management company.