John Reid
Screening new tenants?
I am about to have my first rental property. What are some of the tools/tips to screen for quality new tenants? Also on one of the bigger pocket episode, I heard a discussion regarding an app that allows for marketing...
Sam Schrimsher
Please Review My Lease Option Plan
I recently closed on a home with a swimming pool in Rochester. I'm going to be into it about 97k (paid 80k, but with closing costs, and selling cost down the road, and the repairs I should be into it about 97k). At 97...
Bradley LaBrie
Best tenant screening company?
I used Smart Move by TransUnion for my first couple screenings. However it appears they only have the $40 option to bill the tenants and I’m wondering if someone has a viable option at $25 or so that will allow me to ...
Ray Agosto
The Pros & Cons
I wanna start buyin & holding properties, but of course I don't have great credit so I wanna obtain via Owner Financing or Subject 2. Now here is where i need help and advice ? What's the difference and the differ...
Kyle Sinclair
1st Rental
Hey everyone, It's my first post on Bigger Pockets! I have an owner occupied home in Carrollton, Texas (near Dallas) we paid 160,000 for it and its current value lies somwhere between 210,000 - 230,000 now. My wife an...
Ross Hayes
Pet Fees & Any different concerns for cats?
HelloWe are in the process of trying to lease out our second SFH rental property. We have previously had a firm no pet policy. However, we are seeing a lot of interested individuals asking about allowing pets. Our ...
David Scharler
Pet rent vs pet fee in Seattle
Hi, I'm thinking about charging pet rent instead of a non-refundable pet fee. Does anyone have any experience with pet rent? Can I just update my pet agreement and change the language to a monthly payment or do I need...
Al Smith
Deposit return an letter
If I need to send a certified letter with a lot of paperwrk,to a tenant who moved out an wont give new adress ,can they use a lawyer to receive these documents .It confirms the $ an invoice of cost deducted from sec...
Matt Owens
Vacation Rental Damage Deposits
Hey All,Do any of you require damage deposits from guests for booking your vacation rentals?I recently acquired and launched a new property on Airbnb and VRBO that is $500-$600 avg. nightly rate compared to other prop...
Philip L.
Security Deposit Rules
I understand that the security deposit needs to be in a regulated financial institution account - I currently put them into my company's chase business savings account - is this good enough or are we required to open ...