What are things that you wished you had found out about prospective tenants, before approving them? Things that probably would have made you not consider them?In the next 6 months or so my roommate will be moving out ...

Hi everyone,I have a SFH rental in Decatur (Atlanta).  The property is in I would say a C+/B- part of town.  I have had in up for rent through my property manager for close to 2 months now (slow market).  I finally go...

i just purchased my first 2 investment homes both 3br 2ba avg. 1400sq ft each.

I'm thinking about contacting the state probation office to find my renters as i will look for an older first time offender.

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When screening tenants, in addition to running a credit report, checking landlord references, and checking bad tenant databases I also try to check the applicant's social media accounts. Some people have their account...

Hi there, thank you for checking out my post!I live in Oklahoma and would like to inquiry on whether or not it's considered legal to offer a military discount to prospective tenants. I would also welcome advice on how...

My tenants are a couple - she calls me “hon”, He calls me “babe.”. Every time they do that , I mention my name is marci . I like to maintain a professional profile which is why I correct them . not a big deal. Just cu...

I have a tenant applicant for my duplex unit that informed me that he is a registered sex offender. He says it is of the lesser variety 7 yrs. ago and it will be off his record after 10 yrs. I am not very up to date o...

Pretty much described it all in the description above.  New to REI.  First rental after a very nice rehab in Cook County outside of Chicago.  I'm comfortable with screening renters but wondering if anyone out there in...

What are the minimum standards you set for tenants applying for your rental properties? Obviously following fare housing laws. For my area it is a lower income area. Not the best part of town.

Doing a open house this Saturday for my first rent to own property - When it comes to tenant screening what advice can you give me so I find the right tenant?