Tyler Eastman
Credit and Background checking prospective tenants
What is the best way to run a credit and background check on a prospective tenant? I have heard of a few different sites that do this but I am curious as to which is the best and most economically friendly..
Angie B.
Using Twitter to Screen Tenants
I have Googled and researched prospective tenants on Facebook before, but I wanted to share how you can use Twitter as well.
Not everyone will use their actual names on twitter, but if they have emailed you, ...
Patrick Whyte
102A Port O’ Call, Isle of Palms, SC
Investment Info:
Condo buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $645,000
Cash invested: $32,250
New to the rental program, this charming 1 bedroom villa is an ideal beach getaway. With ocean views...
Paris Sithi
What's the best way to screen and protect the event space?
I have a self check-in listing on Peerspace. I've collect their photo ID, contact information, and I've been asking all guest to obtain COI from all confirmed bookings prior to their arrival. However, Peerspace has $1...
Cheryl S.
Is it now a good time to purchase rental properties?
Given that Eviction Moratorium is extended to Oct 2021 and probably will continue to be extending due to the Delta variant spreading, curious if this is a good time for REI newbies to purchase a rental property. I am ...
Ken M Middleton
Paying 1st month's rent to PM if you find your own renter
Hey BP,
I'm looking at getting into my first property management agreement, and I'm pretty sure that I can find and screen a tenant on my own and would only need a PM company to maybe do potential showings for me sin...
Luke Jackson
Minimum Requirements to pass Screening
What are your minimum requirements set for an applicant to pass when screening possible tenants? Such as credit score, verifiable income compared to rent amount, clean background, etc. Thanks,Luke Jackson
Allison Hamman
Tenant gave security deposit, but hasn't put in application
I had prospective tenant's view an apartment yesterday. When they learned that there were multiple interested parties, they put down a security deposit to hold the apartment. I did not have any agreement on hand to sa...
Charles Perkins
Cash flow long term
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $190,000
Cash invested: $190,000
SFR purchased as residence and converted to rental after 5 years. Property has a ...
Maria G.
Do you disclose minimum requirements to applicants?
I have learned that requiring 2.5 to 3 times the salary is the norm. Do you let applicants know if they ask you?On the one hand, I have read that it is better not to give out much information; on the other hand, I fee...