Currently trying to get my first investment property rented. I’ve had a lot of interest, but most of the applicants who have made serious steps to apply have been real “winners”. Note my infamous chicken post. Thanks ...

Will increasing the rent, above other area rentals, limit possible unwanted tenant applicants? The area we are in does not have many 'nice' rentals. Most are smaller and lesser quality than what we offer. I feel the h...

So what do you suggest my business name should be I want to invest In Real estate for the cash flow by using business high limit credit cards should I just name it: (last name) enterprises ? I would like to avoid appl...

Hello all! I'm a Realtor in Austin, TX and have had this come up a few times over the years. I'm wondering if it is legal for me (as the lease listing agent) to refuse applicants just because they are roommates. Would...

Hi investors. Please answer this in an itemized way to better help flow of conversations!- What is the most amount of people you have had try to apply to your rental listing? - How much do you charge for the applicati...

I was screening possible tenants in Nevada for a house, and I got a call from a group who all had very low income and loose-ties.
A woman and her 2-month boyfriend, plus three other friends whom they didn't know supe...

I am working towards starting my own investment property business.  I would like to act as a broker, flipper, and property manager for potential clients.  I have experience in property management and I'm getting my br...

I've posted a few articles below which outline the new and most restrictive ("progressive") rental laws in the country, which limit the size of security deposits, non-refundable deposits, and requires giving tenants a...

We're on vacation here in Duluth this week, and we're tempted to look at a couple of places. We're totally new to vacation rentals, so I'm  not even sure how to run numbers. Any perspective is appreciated! 

Can I pad background and credit check costs thus compensating me for my time and effort?