Aimee Knier
Section 8 as first applicants... discrimination?
We run background and credit checks on our tenants. The first tenants that applied for a place we have for rent were section 8. We have developed a policy that we do not accept tenants:- with misdemeanors less than 8 ...
Jessica Parker
"Share Your Credit"
Hey fellow BP'ers! So I just stumbled upon this website (shareyourcredit.com) and I'm wondering if anybody here has had any experience with it? I'm debating giving it a try, but I'm pretty leary still and would love...
Tim Johnson
Background Checks
Hi BP! I'm looking for a better option for back ground checks. We currently use Buildium and use their $15 tenant screening. We enter the information, the tenant gets an email, approves the application, and then we...
Amanda Thompson
Applicant with bankruptcy
I just got my very first application! This lady meets our minimum qualifying standards, including income and credit score. But when I'm looking at her notes it lists bankruptcy. I'm so confused! Can you have good cred...
Frank S.
Renting to Illegal Immigrants
I read this article and at the end, the writer said it is better to rent to an illegal immigrant than not to. I have my thoughts but I was wondering what are your thoughts? I'm in the conservative state of Texas but l...
Andy W.
Choosing a screening provider: SmartMove vs. Cozy vs. ?
I want to run background & credit checks on potential tenants, and I'm trying to choose between Transunion's SmartMove vs. Cozy's Tenant Screening.I expect many here are partial to SM as they appear to have been a...
Papa D.
Building credit
I'm a young newbie looking to get started as soon as I can but I am not in a rush since I know rushing is always bad for business. I have no credit and I was looking to take the FHA loan route. What can I do to build ...
Chris Laino
Pros and Cons of Section 8 Rentals
I’m curious to know what’s everyone’s though on Section 8 rentals? What are the pros and cons? How do you go about getting a section 8 tenant? I’m based in the NJ market.
Thanks!
Bob Norris
Credit Scores
We all have been instructed to set a criteria for the renters we want to attract and are willing to rent to. Brandon's book on managing rentals is a great primer and guide on the subject. I have read articles on wha...
Brandon O.
Credit trade lines
BP family, does anyone have experioce with credit trade lines? I'm looking to purchase a few to improve my credit score so I can acquire a few rental properties. Any guidance given is appreciated