Jason Sensi
Tenant credit/eviction/background checks
First time landlord here. Curious what each of you screen a potential tenant for:CreditEvictionBackgroundOther?Also interested in recommendations on which services to use for this, and whether you pass the cost along ...
Adam Martin
Zillow is free again
I just got an email from Zillow Rental Manager that it is free again to list rentals, did anyone else get this. I know my opinion is going to be an unpopular one but I'm not a fan of this and liked paying the fee. I...
Jackie Wong
How much should I charge for an application?
I am in the process of renting my condo. How much should I charge for an application fee?
Scott MacDonald
Background Check Tenant
Hi All,I purchased a duplex last year and the tenants were in place. I have had zero issues with the tenants (other than they can be slow to report broken things) on both sides. One side comes up for renewal the end o...
Harris Pantlik
Credit and Background Checks
Hi All,
I am planning to close on my first rental property tomorrow in North Charleston, SC. I purchased the property with 5% down. It is actually two homes on the same lot that I plan to separate with a fence. ...
Frank Fiore Jr
Application Fee - Massachusetts - A No No? O the Drama!
Hello.....
Well it has come to my attention that charging an application fee in Massachusetts in not legal? Or shall I say BREAKING THE LAW! Looking for confirmation? Anyone?
In this situation; I finall...
Edilson Gomes
Best way to advertise your rental and screen tenants?
Hi all, I am a new landlord and had some inherited tenants that left me with a mess to deal with and lots of unpaid rent. Long story short, I have fixed the apartment up nicely and looking to see how people market the...
Charlie McVan
Lease examples
Hello!I am currently in the process of buying two homes on one parcel, I will live in one and rent the other, after some TLC. Does anyone have examples of straight forward leases? Has anyone used a two year lease with...
Kyle Meyers
Move In Specials
Does anyone do move in specials for their rental units? I have been considering doing something like $100 off the first month's rent or maybe a lower rent for the first 3 months of a 12 month lease. Have you had succe...
Janie Vowles
Asking tenant to provide credit report
Has anyone had success with asking a tenant to provide his/her own credit report when s/he returns a rental application? Landlords cannot charge tenants an application fee in Massachusetts, and I am thinking it is ea...