Vivana Hernanes
First Pending Deal. No EMD?
Hello, I currently have a pending contract on a property. The real estate agent said I have to put in a EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) which is 1k. I tried borrowing yet no avail. This is my first time wholesaling and fr...
Jonathan Sher
Another Insurance Question
Hello BP friends, I wanted to get some opinions on the coverage I think is the best for me, but is the most expensive..
This quote for $1377 annually covers the following
Building/Earthquake - $130,000
Personal Prop...
Lynnette E.
tenant charged with rape of a child under 13
I ALWAYS do a background check. I do NOT accept violent felonies, domestic violence, etc. So, now a tenant with SIX children in the home is arrested and charged with 3 counts for rape of a child. He is in jail with...
Greg Mckeever
How do you screen your tenants? Do you use a screening service?
Hello fellow investors, First time landlord here. My current tenants which were inherited when I bought the property are moving next month..So now the real challenge of being a first time landlord is approaching, and ...
George Skidis
Belleville Landlord Murdered
Friday August 20th, 2021 4:45 pm: A Belleville, Illinois landlord was stabbed to death while collecting rent from a tenant in his apartment building. Residents called the police about a fight in progress and they fou...
Prajwal Amatya
Asking about previous eviction in pre-screening process
Hi everyone,i am in process to list my property as a rental. this is my first rental and what to know what types of questions are ok to ask in pre-screening questionnaire. It is ok to ask about prior eviction history ...
Fred Ewert
Any user created maps that show crime?
I was caught off guard by using the usually accurate Trulia Crime maps which gathers data from Crimereports.com and Spotcrime.com. It showed no blue area (blue meaning crime) in the area of Dolton and Gary, IN. I knew...
AL-Teef Jones
Tenant Screening System
Hello BP!Good morning/afternoon/evening wherever you are! I wanted to ask my fellow landlords and/or property managers if there are any type of Tenant Grading system to use when screen prospective tenant?I’m working o...
Zana Blue
Potential Tenants With Lots of Small Infractions
When I run a potential tenant through the clerk of the court and they have 6 citations in 3 years...speeding...running stop sign...no insurance card etc...to me that indicates a failure to obey the law and follow the ...
Ashley Pinnell
Credit and background check specifics?
I am screening prospective tenants for a rental home I own in Cincinnati. I am wondering if I am allowed to ask for details regarding things that come up. For example the applicant has collections, but no active open ...