Carolina S.
Verifications after receiving a rental application
Hello all, First time screening tenants and I could use a lot of help, please!We have listed a SFH on Cozy and received an application. The credit and background check look fine so I'm moving forward with the verifica...
Larry Marshall
When you started, were you like “good lord this is too much!”
I’m in year 1—I have been eyeballing RE for years though. I have recently been reading a RE book every 7-10 days and man, have you ever been like “THIS IS A LOT OF INFO!!”I want to do this, and I do believe RE can and...
Colin Gearity
Declining an application based on credit score - anything to know
We are currently accepting applications on a rental and just received an application from a couple with really low credit scores, along with one of the individuals having an account in collections. They viewed the pr...
Mike V.
VRBO / Homeaway adding new fee to eCheck
Was notified this morning that VRBO will now be charing a 3% fee when processing eChecks. Very disappointing to say the least. I guess seeing the rare transaction when a guest paid by eCheck and feeling the small wi...
Cere Davis
Seattle tenant screening process
Hi everyone, I am new to these forums but am curious if anyone has tried to navigate Seattle's landlord tenant laws? They appear to me to be somewhat unnavigable. Of particular note is the "First-In-Time" laws. Be...
Sabrina Bell
Multiple Property Utility Management
Good afternoon,I manage quite a few multi-family properties in Chicago and keeping track of utility bills across all properties can be a hassle. While tenants pay their own electric and gas, keeping track of multiple ...
Sharon Smith
Newbie from Kernersville, NC
Hello Everyone
My name is Sharon. I currently reside in Kernersville, NC with my husband and son. I have been a business owner for 7 years now. I love to spend time with my family, read, research new opportunities on...
Joshua Raef
Getting started in TX!
Hey y'all,First post! Was hoping to get your perspective on how I should start. Like many on here, I've been consuming all sorts of great books, articles, and BP podcasts. I am ready to take action and have narrowe...
Ron Sicoli
Probate Leads
Hi can anyone tell me where to get probate lists from? I am in LA county and I already spoke with the probate department at the courthouse and they said the only way to extract that info is actually go down there and...
Ketan Patel
Background check website and how long?
I am using Cozy.co to do my background checks among other things. While the credit check normally comes out instantly the background checks are taking up-to 5 days (for someone with past issues). Cozy.co uses another ...