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Kimberly T. Can you charge a different application fee for a married couple versus 2 individuals?
15 May 2014 | 26 replies

I'm researching PMs in other markets we're considering buying in, and have seen some PM sites with info for prospective tenants. When I look at their apps, I have seen some with the following type of set up:

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Lloyd Segal Economic Update (Monday, April 5, 2021)
8 April 2021 | 7 replies

Economic Update
(Monday, April 5, 2021)
Given the news from the labor, real estate, and manufacturing sectors, it's no surprise that “Consumer Confidence” in the U.S. has increased to the highest level since the b...

Alex Hamilton Baby Boomers seeking Retirement Communities have a problem
6 July 2016 | 23 replies

Anyone using BP ever noticed the SPCA solicitations on T.V. requesting contributions to help provide Food and Shelter for Animals?  Don't get me wrong, I like Dogs and Cats and think to many of them are abused and neg...

Jimmy S. Would you rent to a section 8?
30 June 2014 | 47 replies

Long story short I never dealt with section 8.

She is a single mom with 5 kids, yes 5 kids. Right away I can see the kids damaging everything. Rent is $1050 a month and section 8 will pay for $800+ each mon...

Barrett Johnson My first top and bottom multi-unit.
8 February 2022 | 12 replies

I have acquired my first top/bottom multi-unit. Two units, first floor two bedroom with large floor plan. Second floor three bedroom. Both have washer and dryer hookups and one bathroom. 
I am wondering if anybody ha...

Alexander Lang Tenant screening - Income = 3X rent
20 November 2016 | 19 replies

Hi BP Fam!So the rule of thumb I hear is to have the tenants gross income equal or greater than three times the rent rate. Just to clarify, If I have a boyfriend and girlfriend, sisters, friends, whomever renting my u...

Jordan Low New Garage Door and Improving Curb Appeal
15 March 2016 | 7 replies

All -  I was wondering if you could give me some advice on what style garage door I should go with.  The garage door as seen in the picture was hit and I am planning on getting a new one from Lowes.There are so many t...

Nancy P. At what point is an ice maker expected?
30 May 2018 | 17 replies

This is silly,  but my husband and I cannot agree.  We rent condos in Naperville,  an affluent suburb of Chicago that has been voted one of the best places to live in America a couple of times.  Very good schools.  I ...

Marc Shin lower cost alternatives to Quartz / Granite countertops in an STR
5 November 2024 | 22 replies

I'm trying to do some renovations on a property to get it ready for an STR.   I'd rather not spend the $$ for the granite or quartz kitchen countertops.  Is there an lower cost alternative to granite / quartz kitchen ...

Joe S. Investing in your children/family in 2025
5 December 2024 | 25 replies

So there was a thread that was started a number of days back that is actually gaining quite a bit of attraction. Didn’t know how to post the link so I’ll just reference it.  The title is…. What are your real estate in...