Michelle Calicchio
How far do you go with backgound checks?
I have a perspective tenant who looks good on paper. He's already revealed a past bankruptcy and explained how it came about (his employer was located in the WTC and when it went down, the business folded. He tried ...
Michael Corbin
Investor friendly Banks for LLC
Hi I have a real estate LLC that was recently started. I want to open up a bank account for the LLC. Wanted to know what is the best kinds of bank that is real estate investor friendly. Just don't want to walk in to...
Skyler Walker
How do I let applicants down, sincerely and professionally?
I have just purchased my second investment property and fortunately had a slew of applicants. I had no issue sending correspondence to those who did not put applications in however I am having writers block when cons...
Helen Lee
How to decline a prospective tenant based on credit or income
When renting my properties, I have prospective tenants claiming their felt being discriminated aagainst because they were declined due to their credit score or income. Though I am free from such complaints since it's ...
Ryan Dossey
I have 4 tenants coming to view a rental tonight!
Well hopefully we are rented by this weekend. I have 4 phone vetted renters coming to view one of our rentals this evening. I guess I'm going to just cherry pick who is the best fit. Any tips? We've been using the BP ...
Jason Smith
Need help Wanting to add a website but dont know where to start
After 6 years of slowly growing my rental portfolio and looking to add even more homes I can see a real need to create a website. I would like to have things such as the rental applications, property vacancies (with ...
Kevin Wang
How to verify income for self-employed? First time landlord needs help!
Hello, I am a newbie landlord and is wondering how to verify income for self-employed people? Tax return? Please advise!
Robert Norvell
Background checks
I have a unit Ive started advertising to rent and I need to find out what is the best way to do a background check on applicants. Do I use a service? Is there one that people can recommend? Do I need to charge appl...
Gary Dale McKee
Need advice on wether or not to rent to people on disability.
So, I recently listed a property for rent or for sale by owner. I have had several inquires about the property as a rental and the majority of them have been people on disability benefits. I know enough to know that...
Carlos Rodrigues
Big Deal on Screening Tenants!!
Good afternoon BP I hope everyone is doing good today. For those who don't know me I sum up who I am and why I'm on BP real quick, then I'll ask my question.My name is Carlos Rodrigues and I'm new to this real estate ...