Ursula Leake
Pre-Qualification before viewing Rental Property
Hello All!
I wanted to get a feel of how many Landlords/Property Managers make prospective tenants fill out a pre-screening app prior to viewing the rental property. If this is something you do have you found it eff...
Nick Bossert
Renter paying new lease
Hello. I'm about to rent my house to a tenant, and I'm wondering if there's anything specific I should do to help ensure the tenant pays in full on time. We've run credit checks and things look ok, but any recommend...
Martin Smith
New guy in the Washington DC / Frederick MD area looking for help
I'm finally ready to take the leap and go into my first deal. And the one after that. And the one after that. And the next 97 deals after those first three, too. I've got the personal, professional, and educational ba...
Nathan Gesner
Landlord lost $60,000 in rent, Tenant walks away
As the Landlord admits, he's partially to blame because he failed to conduct a background check. If he had, he probably would have learned these are habitual offenders. We used to call them thieves.https://www.wfsb.co...
Brentney Hutchinson
Good Wholesaler vs Bad
Hello BiggerPockets!Brand new to REI, based out of Chicago. Background in sales + about 25 hours of studying and listening to podcasts. Question: As an attorney, broker, agent, lender, JV partner with experience work...
Quynh-Chi Nguyen
Listing agent won't do criminal background check
I was introduced to this agent by a friend. He said he can help me list my condo up for rent. I emailed him a list of all of the terms and he said the only thing this company won't do is the criminal background check....
Nicholas Mann
Multifamily Building Super (lease/agreement)
Hello All,I am currently under contract on a 6 Unit property that has a live in "Building Super" on premise. The sellers told us that he performs various tasks and does minor repairs around the property, as well as a...
Jessica Pratt
Looking to learn about setting up a syndicate and/or funds.
Hi, I met with a real estate flipper and he is starting to think big picture. He is looking to start a real estate syndication and/or funds. We are in small town Wyoming, so I haven't been able to find an attorney or ...
Andrew S.
Would you pay 1 months rent to verify your tenant?
I'm a new landlord and I'm second guessing renting my farm house because I'm afraid a tenant will trash our house that's been in my family for 6 generations. A realtor is willing to advertise my home for rent - run ba...
Quinn Llewellyn
Live in Investment - Duplex
My wife and I are currently in the process of closing on a duplex and we are so excited to start our real estate journey and put what we’ve been learning into action! We are trying to get things in order before we tak...