Has anyone used Smartmove tenant screening?  If so what do you think?  Anyone use other methods?  I need to improve my selection process and need some advice/info.

When running the numbers on a potential rental property what are the main expenses to consider? How much should you set aside for vacancy, repairs and cap ex?

Hey BP! Does anyone have a great referral for a property managment company in the KC/Independence area (Just east of KC). Between 40 - 100 units. Thanks in advance!

Hi all, first time landlord here and I had a quick question on the approval process for potential tenants. I have my property up on Zillow and have had quite a few applications. I have been waiting until I meet them a...

Hello,I am using these sites for research:http://eringcapture.jccal.org/caportal/CAPortal_Ma...andhttp://landmarkweb.jccal.org/Landmarkweb/Home/Inde...the latter site is a records search.I've called several county num...

View report Still chasing my first deal, doing at LEAST one calculation per day.  Hey guys, I think there may be something wrong with biggerpockets' links because when you click view the report it goes to a gray scree...

I just started managing one of my rental units after a several year hiatus (it was managed via a property manager during the interim). 
I'm screening applicants for a vacancy, and I noticed something odd. I pulled wh...

Hey BP!How do you guys handle applications for your rental for couples? Do you make both of them fill out an application? I know both have to be on the lease, but the 3 reports I request cost $55 to run so I'm just fe...

I have gotten tired of answering the phone and too cheap to pay someone to do it. I recently started having all calls go to voice-mail that directs them to my website that gives more information and has a page to answ...

When I first got started investing in 1-4 units, I always thought having tenants when you purchase a 1-4 unit is a better deal than it being vacant:1) It could mean that something could be wrong with the property prev...