Dear BP Community,I am reviewing an application for a potential tenant. this is a couple, not legally married, without kids.They are both in their early twenties (22), first time moving in together. They are willing t...

I am in the process of screening a potential tenant, he told me he had a felony from 15 years, he offered to explain but I didn't wanna push unless necessary. After doing a background check on him I found out he is re...

Experienced landlords and property managers, I need your advice and opinions.  If you had to prospect tenants to pick from, which would you pick?Applicant 1: has an eviction from 2 years ago, with a writeoff of nearly...

So I'm talking to my girlfriend, who lives in Los Angeles. She currently lives at her parents house and her dad is a very avid gardener. In their back yard they have a couple banana trees he planted.
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I have been looking @ this formula w/ real case scenarios. The only way you can make this work is with very low price homes in suspect area. Now, if you do that, what's the quality of the tenants going to be &, ev...

Ok so I am strickly curious on the above question. I am closing on a property that is settling for about 10k in a few weeks. I have been working with an agent for awhile this will be our 4th deal together. Every time ...

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I've noticed for quite some time that REO properties rarely hit the local MLS and always thought that was odd considering the amount of REO properties that I am aware are out there in my community and the ...

A few weeks away from closing on a multi family house and I have a few questions:My agent told me they are doing a virtual appraisal.. Is this good or bad?Just found out the tenant is on disability. Her mother also ju...

Hello Everyone,For quite a while now I've been working with a client who wants to lease an apartment on the south side of Chicago.  She has credit issues (score unknown) and is self-employed.  She lives with her mothe...

As a property manager, one of the crucial and multifaceted responsibilities is ensuring that landlords have reliable tenants who will treat their property with respect, maintain it in good condition, and pay rent cons...