I asked the same question in the renters forum. I am hoping to get landlords' perspective on this issue. my spouse has a felony where adjudication of guilt was withheld. theft in the workplace for a small amount but l...

I read a passage from the book How to be a Capitalist without any Capital written by Nathan Latka. On page 312 he starts a paragraph describing the time he invested 11k in a hostel and received 1,200 quarter, an annua...

I am a REI newbie and have grand ideas for my future empire (I know I am years away from something substantial) But I am interested in a FUTURE side project that probably has a lot of problems. A family member of mine...

Hey Bigger Pocket Family, So I have a question I'm looking to buy a property through the Court House auction in my neighborhood. Now I have enough cash to put down the deposit to secure the winning bid. But I don't ha...

Few Quick questions on how to screen tenants..

What is a good website for background checks and credit check.

Also how long does it usually take to get the information?

Thank you

I don't have a provision in my lease prohibiting this, but this week I went to install a new security light at a single family rental home of mine and caught the tenant dad and his 4 year old son peeing together be...

Current situation, I rented a duplex out to a single mom with kids two months ago.  She's on section 8.  Section 8 pays 100% of the rent.  I received a letter from section 8 saying that she got married so she'll need ...

I've got a tenant that moved out 3 days after their lease ended.  There are some damages, amounting to around $600, plus a fee of $250 for not leaving the property till day 3.  ($100/day, and $50 for a half day.)  All...

I just closed on a property yesterday. At closing the seller hands me a letter from a single tenant requesting the landlord give the OK for her husband who is getting out of jail in February to be able to stay there, ...