There are lots of posts about the pros and cons of section 8 when searching the site.  What is the best way to screen section 8 applicants to ensure the best possible tenants in the program are approved?

2019 Legislative Summary for Common Interest CommunitiesNothing in this document should be considered a legal opinion or legal advice. For clarification on legislative matters, please seek appropriate counsel. AB 31 –...

What is some good advice when approaching someone to partner with me? I found a Quadplex but loans won’t approve since I just graduate college and I don’t have a ton of money down so I’m looking for a partner to help ...

Just as the title says, what are some ways to vet a potential partner I have never met? This is for a 20 unit multifamily deal. Wouldn't want to overstep my bounds by any means, however, we are basically getting into ...

A little heads up from our local realtor association “The City Council on June 3 postponed a public hearing and vote on the SAFE Housing Tenant Protections, which would mandate several measures meant to protect tenant...

I've got a tenant that moved out 3 days after their lease ended.  There are some damages, amounting to around $600, plus a fee of $250 for not leaving the property till day 3.  ($100/day, and $50 for a half day.)  All...

I am in the process of going through the tenant application/screening process for the first time. Currently I'm writing up some selection criteria and came across a question on income requirements. I went with the sta...

The Southern District of Ohio, in Columbus ruled that the City of Portsmouth Ohio’s occupational licensing requirements imposed rental property inspections and licensing fees upon the landlord, violating the Fourth Am...

BP'ers--a prospective tenant who is undergoing a short sale on their home wishes to apply to rent one of my units. As their credit has been damaged by the short sale, they have offered what they claim is a qualified c...