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Jasraj Singh If buying a property how to analyze a market or a place?
24 April 2020 | 8 replies

I want to know if buying a property in a specific city or a place how to analyze the economy or market there before buying a property?

Michael Zack Minimum tenant credit score?
18 September 2023 | 46 replies

What's the minimum credit score that I should allow? I live in a good area, 5 minute walk to a few restaurants and train into Boston.

Fred Ruckus How long does it take to screen potential tenant?
24 October 2013 | 19 replies

I have this whole system in my head (and on paper) for screening potential tenants. I know this will vary, but how long should I plan (time-wise) for the screening process? Credit/criminal/eviction check should be...

Jonathan Guerrero Screening tenants/handling paperwork
29 August 2019 | 6 replies

Hi everyone, my name is Jon. I hope everyone is well. I am a newbie with my first ever property under contract. I wanted to be preemptive and see if anyone would be willing to give advice on how experienced investors ...

Karen M. When you were new, what was your biggest lesson and most difficult skill to learn?
23 June 2014 | 9 replies

Three questions:-- biggest lesson learned in your first year as a landlord-- skill that was most difficult for you to learn -- which phase is hardest for you:  finding properties, screening / managing tenants, working...

Thomas C. Appropriate Rental Pricing?
9 April 2021 | 3 replies

Hey y'all!I am considering purchasing a property in a neighborhood that I would consider a "C" neighborhood.  This particular area is an area that has a fair amount of investor activity (but not as much as the "D" or ...

Chris T. Landlords - renting out a house with basic improvements?
7 April 2018 | 8 replies

Morning BP.  I tried searching for this and didn't find much discussion. Has any landlords out there, on BP, that did the minimum updates, and market their rentals for under market rent?Definitely NOT slum lord standa...

Jeff S. Portland, OR landlords, low barrier screening criteria?
27 January 2021 | 21 replies

Are you using low barrier screening criteria some recommend? Self managers and property managers? Attorney's suggest safest as far as lawsuit goes but can end up with some sketchy people IMO. Having trouble trading ou...

Ronald Starusnak How To Reduce Crime?
22 October 2019 | 8 replies

Hey guys, we are buying a 38 unit in Syracuse which used to be full of crime. It was shut down by the city and now we will have a fresh start. I want to make sure we do not have the same problem as the previous owners...

Jaelyn Whisler Understanding The Business of Buy and Hold Investing: A Landlord
17 September 2015 | 12 replies

Two nights ago, I attended a meeting in Prince George's County about buy and hold investing as well as managing your own properties. So I'm just going to jump into some of the things we went over. Feel free to add any...