Javier Marchena
Tenant Accused of ID Theft
I have a tenant that is being renting from me for the past 5 years. Now she is month to month. Paying slow, but paying every month plus late fee.A few weeks ago, a lady called telling me that my tenant stole her ID an...
Pyrrha Rivers
Tenants with non-traditional income sources please help!
I'm brand new to the tenant screening experience and would like your feedback on a pair of prospects who came to my last showing.During the conversation, the two young ladies mentioned they have been roommates for yea...
Hui Kiang
Tenant screening - Alternative of Pay Stub and Bank Statement
Hi Landlords,I have a question. We're at the final stage to screen tenants. We're asking for the 2 latest pay stubs and bank statement to verify their income. And prove they have enough fund to pay the rent if they're...
Raj S.
Property management company asking for my social security number
I own properties in Nevada, and more recently I purchased my first property in Indiana. Is it normal for a property manager to ask for your social security number? Back when I purchased my first few properties in Ne...
A. Maldonado
Credit card and car debt
Hello, I have about 7k in credit card debt and car payments that I’ll be paying for at least the next 5 years. 😔My plan is to start RE investing before I retire from the army in the next 5 to 7 years but not before I ...
Dean Letfus
Memphis Terry Brown warning
Before we took control of our own acquisition one of our earlier suppliers was Memphis Investment Houses and their property management company owned by Terry Brown. Terry appears to have skipped to Chicago, (accord...
DJ Cummins
So, I am being fined by the IRS. Do I have any options?
Good morning everyone,So last night I got a letter in the mail saying that our business tax returns were never received, and my wife and I are each being fined $195.00. We own 3 different LLC's, and Mailed all 3 retu...
Paul De Luca
Anyone else getting fraudulent applications?
I have a unit listed for rent in Chicago and I've received several highly suspect or fraudulent applications. Evidence indicating fraudulent applications includes:
-mailing addresses that don't match applicant's empl...
Cindy B.
Applicant refuses to give out SSN before signing Lease
I have had 2 incidents recently that potential Tenant refuse to give out SSN before signing Lease. Rental property is minimal $750k assess, Landlord feels more comfortable to have Tenant SSNs on file to protect themse...
Roger Pokorny
Personal Information on a Lease Application
I am developing a tenant application and am a little uneasy asking for personal information. Many applications I reviewed while developing mine asked potential tenants for bank and credit card account numbers and bal...